Configuring Wireless Networks
Configuring Basic Wireless Settings
Cisco RV130/RV130W Wireless Multifunction VPN Router Administration Guide
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To configure the WEP security mode:
STEP 1
Choose
Wireless
>
Basic Settings
. In the
Wireless Table
, check the box for the
network you want to configure.
STEP 2
Click
Edit Security Mode
. The
Security Settings
page appears.
STEP 3
In the
Select SSID
field, choose the SSID for which to configure the security
settings.
STEP 4
From the
Security Mode
menu, choose
WEP
.
STEP 5
In the
Authentication Type
field, choose one of the following options:
•
Open System
—This is the default option.
•
Shared Key
—Select this option if your network administrator recommends
this setting. If you are unsure, select the default option.
In both cases, the wireless client must provide the correct shared key (password)
to access the wireless network.
STEP 6
In the
Encryption
field, choose the encryption type:
•
10/64-bit(10 hex digits)—
Provides a 40-bit key.
•
26/128-bit(26 hex digits)
—Provides a a 104-bit key, which offers stronger
encryption, making the key more difficult to decipher. We recommend 128-
bit encryption.
STEP 7
(Optional) In the
Passphrase
field, enter an alphanumeric phrase (longer than eight
characters for optimal security) and click
Generate Key
to generate four unique
WEP keys in the
WEP Key
fields.
If you want to provide your own key, enter it directly in the
Key 1
field
(recommended). The length of the key should be 5 ASCII characters (or 10
hexadecimal characters) for 64-bit WEP and 13 ASCII characters (or 26
hexadecimal characters) for 128-bit WEP. Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9
and A to F.
STEP 8
In the
TX Key
field, choose which key to use as the shared key that devices must
use to access the wireless network.
STEP 9
Click
Save
to save your settings.
STEP 10
Click
Back
to go back to the
Basic Settings
page.