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Documentation Team/User Manual/Connecting to the Internet (view source)
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If the access point requires a key, you will be prompted. Note that different types of access points require different types of keys: be sure to select the correct type from the pull-down menu that is presented.
If the access point requires a key, you will be prompted. Note that different types of access points require different types of keys: be sure to select the correct type from the pull-down menu that is presented.
* For older builds, you may need to use a hexidecimal encoding of your passphrase. See this [http://www.xs4all.nl/~rjoris/wpapsk.html hexidecimal key conversion page].
* Some access points (such as the Apple Extreme®) will only work with a hexadecimal value. If you have a password or passphrase, [http://www.corecoding.com/utilities/wep2hex.php go to Hex Converter to get the hex key].
* Some access points (such as the Apple Extreme®) will only work with a hexadecimal value. If you have a password or passphrase, [http://www.corecoding.com/utilities/wep2hex.php go to Hex Converter to get the hex key].
* If you are using and Apple Extreme you need to set “shared key”. Most other access points prefer the “open key” setting when using WEP.
* If you are using and Apple Extreme you need to set “shared key”. Most other access points prefer the “open key” setting when using WEP.