Chapter 4
Wireless LAN Option
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4.4.4
Defining WEP Private Encryption
Compex NetPassage 16A Wireless LAN option supports two types of WEP
private encryption, 64-bit WEP and 128-bit WEP.
WEP Private Encryption in AP Mode – Without Pseudo VLAN
1. Click on the
WLAN Setup
from the Command Menu and the Wireless
LAN operating mode setup window will be displayed, as shown in Figure
4.4a.
2. Press
the
Apply
button and the access point configuration window will be
displayed, as shown in Figure 4.4b.
3. Expand the
WEP encryption method
drop down menu and select the
preferred private encryption, 64-bit or 128-bit. Press the
Apply
button and
the WEP definition page will be displayed, as shown in Figure 4.4f.
Figure 4.4f
Defining WEP Private Encryption
4. The 64-bit WEP and 128-bit WEP are defined as 40-bit and 104-bit binary
number respectively, in hexadecimal format. Select the preferred Key ID
(Key0 to Key3) “checking” the radio button, and enter the WEP private
encryption key into the respective text box.
CAUTION
If you have chosen to use a specific Key ID, the wireless clients
accessing to this Compex NetPassage 16A must be configured with
the same Key ID in their WEP definitions.
5. Press the
Save
button and press the
Reboot
button to restart Compex
NetPassage 16A.
