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7.2.7
Pre-shared Key (Static WEP)
W
ired
E
quivalent
P
rivacy is a security protocol that allows the wireless
client adapter to communicate ONLY with access points or other
wireless clients that have the same WEP key.
WEP Key is categorized into two types: Hexadecimal and ASCII.
Hexadecimal values consist a to f and numbers 0 to 9 whereas ASCII
values consist of alphanumeric characters a to z; 0 to 9.
To define pre-shared encryption keys,
1. Choose
the
Pre-shared Key (Static WEP)
radio button and click
the
Configure…
button to fill in the encryption key.
If the access point that the wireless adapter is
associating to has WEP set to Optional while
the wireless adapter has WEP enabled, ensure
that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is
checked to allow association.
Note that this option is available only in 802.1x
and Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP).
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2. Enter your WEP key and click on the
OK
button.
WEP Key size
- 64-bit WEP: 10 hexadecimal or 5 ASCII Text
- 128-bit WEP: 26 hexadecimal or 13 ASCII Text
- 152-bit WEP: 13 hexadecimal or 16 ASCII Text