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Field Descriptions for the WEP Section
Field
Description
Encryption Mode
The CPE uses either the 64-bit or 128-bit key to
encrypt the challenge text and sends the
encrypted text to the access point. The access
point will decrypt the encrypted text and then
compare the decrypted message with the original
challenge text. If they are the same, the access
point will let the CPE connect; if it doesn’t match,
then the access point does not let the CPE
connect.
Authentication Type
Select the use of Shared Key authentication in WEP
protocol. If select Auto, Shared Key authentication
is optional. If select Shared Key, the Shared Key
authentication is required for WEP.
Key 1 – 4
Sets the static WEP keys when WEP encryption is
enabled.
•
Enter 5 ASCII characters for a 64-bit key.
•
Enter 13 ASCII characters for a 128-bit key.
Default Transmission Key
Selects the transmission key when WEP encryption
is enabled.
802.1x encryption:
