Question: How do I enable WEP Encryption on my D-Link wireless products?

Answer: 

Please click on your product below for instructions for setting up WEP encryption.

Adapters
Access Points
Wireless Routers

802.11A

802.11B

802.11B+

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802.11G



Security
Any wireless network adapter coming within range of another 802.11b network adapter or access point can instantly connect and join the network unless WEP ? Wired Equivelent Privacy ? is enabled. WEP is secure enough for most homes and small business?. There are several flaws in WEP making it unusable for high security applications. At this point, it takes some serious hacking abilities to bust into a WEP enabled network so home users should not worry.

WEP and Speed
WEP will slow down your wireless network. Expect a 20-50% reduction in speed depending on the products you are using. The speed issue is the result of the added overhead to the data packets.

Encryption keys
Encryption comes in 64bit and 128bit key varieties. All your nodes must be at the same encryption level with the same key to operate. 40bit and 64bit encryption is the same thing, it?s just a matter of how the manufacturer decided to label the product.