How to set a WEP key

Refer to the manual provided with the access point and check the access point settings. Confirm that the computer and the access point can communicate with each other. Then set up the printer to match the settings of the access point.

When using WEP, the key length, key format, the key to use (out of 1 to 4), and the authentication method must match among the access point, the printer, and the computer. For an access point using the WEP method such as the following, use the hexadecimal key format for the printer.

Example:

Using 64 bit key length, when the string canon is entered, an access point generates the following codes:
Key 1: C9 42 28 B3 AE
Key 2: 87 C0 FB 05 6B
Key 3: 9A 15 FB F8 F3
Key 4: 62 56 67 58 44

To communicate with such an access point, the key to use must be set to the same key number as selected in the access point, and its code must be set to the printer in hexadecimal format.

Normally, select 'Auto' for the authentication method. If you want to specify the method manually, select 'Open System' or 'Shared Key' according to the setting of the access point.

Note: When the AirPort Base Station is used as an access point:

• To confirm the password (WEP key), use the AirPort Admin Utility. For details, refer to its online help.
• Select '64 bit' if 40 bit WEP is selected for the key length in the AirPort Base Station.