Apple AirPort Networks User Manual download pdf (Page 19)

AirPort Extreme Network Designs 19

Naming the AirPort Network

Give your AirPort network a name. This name appears in the AirPort status menu on the

AirPort-equipped computers that are in range of your AirPort network.

Creating a Network Password

To protect your network, click the “Enable encryption (using WEP)” checkbox to require users

to enter a password to join your network. To change the password, click “Change password.”

Using 128-Bit Encryption

Your AirPort Extreme Base Station supports 128-bit encryption, a higher standard of

protection for networks. When you enable encryption using WEP and click “Change

password” in the AirPort Network portion of the AirPort pane, you can choose between

standard 40-bit encryption (which gives maximum compatibility) or 128-bit encryption

(which provides maximum security) from the “WEP key length” pop-up menu.

If you choose 128-bit encryption, only computers with 128-bit encryption-capable wireless

networking cards will be able to join your network. If you choose 40-bit encryption,

computers with 40-bit and 128-bit encryption-capable wireless networking cards will be able

to join your wireless network, but they will join with only 40-bit encryption.

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Apple AirPort Networks User Manual Page 19