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4 Network security
To secure your network against unauthorised
access, we recommend that you activate the
“WEP” security protocol. This feature protects
authenticated wireless network users against
unauthorised access by third parties. Every
computer in the wireless network is allocated
an ID and a corresponding 64- or 128-bit code.
A 64-bit code must be a 10-character code
consisting of numbers from 0 to 9 and/or letters
from A to F (both upper and lower case can be
used).
Example: “0123456aef”.
A 128-bit code must be a 26-character code
consisting of numbers from 0 to 9 and/or letters
from A to F (both upper and lower case can be
used).
Example: “01234567890123456789abcdef”.
WEP can be configured in one of two ways:
“Open System” requires no codes between the
wireless devices on the network.
“Shared Key” only allows wireless devices with
the same WEP ID and code to communicate with
each other.
These security settings are configured in the
router you are connecting to. See the instructions
for your router to find out how to do this. When
connecting the adapter to the secure wireless
network as described above, you will be asked
to enter security information. This must
correspond to the security information stored
in your router.
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5 Troubleshooting
If the adapter cannot detect any wireless
networks in the vicinity, or if a connection cannot
be established:
• Check that the adapter is within range of the
wireless access point.
• Check the signal strength by double-clicking
the “Realtek RTL8187 Wireless Lan Utility”
icon in the notification area at the bottom right-
hand corner.
• Check that the security settings are correct for
the wireless network you wish to connect to.
See the section “Network security”.
If you need further help or assistance with your
Sandberg product, you will find details about
this on the penultimate page of this user guide.
Have fun with your Sandberg Wireless G54 USB
