Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration
Parameter
Description
Key Length
You can select the 64 or 128-bit key to encrypt transmitted data. Larger WEP
key length will provide higher level of security, but the throughput will be lower.
Key Format
You may select to select ASCII Characters (alphanumeric format) or
Hexadecimal Digits (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) to be the WEP Key.
For example:
ASCII Characters: guest
Hexadecimal Digits: 12345abcde
Default Tx Key
Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data. Only the key you select it in the
“Default key” will take effect.
Key 1 - Key 4
The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network. Fill
the text box by following the rules below.
64-bit WEP: input 10-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) or
5-digit ASCII character as the encryption keys.
128-bit WEP: input 26-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) or
10-digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys.
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