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Configuration
Wireless Access Point Configuration
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Static Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Encryption
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is a security protocol for Wireless Local
Area Networks (WLANs) defined in the IEEE 802.11 standard. WEP relies on the use of
identical static keys deployed on client stations and access points. WEP encryption does
provide some measure of security, although not the highest level of security.
To configure your network for WEP encryption, perform the following steps:
Step Action
1
Click on the Wireless Access Point - Security at the left of the screen to call
up the Security screen.
2
Choose Static WEP Encryption from the drop down selections in the
Security Method field.
The Static WEP encryption options appear on the screen.
3
Select the Authentication Type from the drop down menu.
Note: For greater security, set Authentication Type to Shared Key
4
Select the level of encryption, (either 64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit encryption).
If using 64-bit encryption, select the Default WEP Key from the drop down
selections.
Enter the WEP keys in the appropriate fields.
The Key Generator button can be used to automatically generate a
randomized key. Note that this key is initially shown in plain text so that you
can copy or record the key. Once the key is applied, the key is no longer
displayed in plain text
Important
Record the WEP Key used in step 4.
When WEP is enabled, the same WEP key must also be applied to each
wireless device that is to become part of the wireless network, and if "shared
key" is accepted, then each wireless device must also be configured for
"shared key".
5
Once you have made the selections in the screen and recorded the WEP
key(s), if used, click
Apply .
NOTE: Utilities exist for scanning for networks and logging all networks the utilities
detect, including the real SSIDs, the access point’s MAC address, the best signal-to-noise