20 
should be at least 20 characters to make it more difficult for an attacker to decipher the 
key. 
7. If selecting Pre-Shared Key, click on the Configure button to enter the Encryption 
Keys.When finished, click OK. For WEP key, please contact with MIS administrator. 
 
 
  Key Entry Method: Determines the entry method for the key. Hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) 
or ASCII text (all keyboard characters).  
  Default Encryption Key: Allows you to choose one encryption key (First, Second, 
Third, or Fourth) as the transmit key, which encrypts transmissions from the PC Card. 
  Unique Key: Defines the per-session encryption key for the current 
network configuration. Not used in Ad-Hoc mode. 
  Shared Keys: Use these fields to enter the wireless network’s encryption keys. The 
keys must be in the correct position (First, Second, Third, or Fourth). 
  Key Length: Defines the length of each encryption key. 
o For 40/64 bit (enter 10 digits for hexadecimal or 5 characters for ASCII) 
o For 104/128 bit (Enter 26 digits for hexadecimal or 13 characters for ASCII) 
 
 
 
When the length is changed, the number of available characters in the 
field automatically changes. If a previously entered key is too long, the key is