NPort W2150A-W4/W2250A-W4 Series User Manual
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Security Settings for WEP Encryption
When Encryption is set to WEP on the
Security
page for the WLAN profile, you will configure
WEP key
length
,
WEP key index
, and
WEP key source
. It will display other settings, depending on how
WEP key
source
is configured.
WEP Key Length
Default
64bits
Options
64bits, 128bits
Description
This field specifies the length of the WEP key. 64bits is the industry standard for WEP, but
128bits provides better protection.
WEP Key Index
Default
1
Options
1 through 4
Description
This field specifies the primary WEP key to use for the WLAN.
WEP Key Source
Default
Manual
Options
Manual, Generate WEP keys by passphrase
Description
This field specifies whether the WEP key will be generated manually or through a user-
specified passphrase. A passphrase is equivalent to a free-text password that will generate
the WEP key. A passphrase is typically easier to remember and enter than a long and
complicated WEP key.
WEP Passphrase
Default
Options
free text (e.g., “This is the WEP passphrase”)
Description
This field is only available if WEP key source is set to
Generate WEP keys by
passphrase
. A standard hexadecimal password will be generated using the supplied
passphrase. For example, if “404tech” is entered, the WEP key will be
“DB971608E942FC39BD89FC4ADB”.
WEP Key Format
Default
ASCII
Options
ASCII, HEX
Description
This field is only available if WEP key source is set to Manual. It specifies the format you
will use to enter the WEP key.
