Configuring WEP on the Residential Gateway 59
Configuring WEP on the Residential Gateway
Shared Key — Your RSGu3502 authenticates and transfers data to and from clients who have enabled
the shared key. It is a recommended setting.
Both — If both is selected, the access point will perform shared-key authentication, then open-system
authentication.
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Select the active key index (0 to 3). Only one key can be active.
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Enter the Encryption Key.
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64-bit encryption;enter 10 hexadecimal digits for the 64bit encryption key. For use with wireless
clients that do not support 128-bit encryption only.
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128-bit encryption; enter 26 hexadecimal digits for the 128-bit encryption key. Highly recommend for
stronger encryption; it is supported by the Motorola WN825G and WPCI810G wireless adapters and
most current wireless adapters.
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256-bit encryption; enter 58 hexadecimal digits for the 256-bit encryption key.
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Select the corresponding Cipher. You can select from 64 bits, 128-bits, and 256-bits. The key length
must match the WEP cipher.
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Click Save. You must restart the wireless system in order for the changes to take effect.
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TIP: Frequently changing your WEP key is highly recommend. Never give
your WEP to anyone who is not authorized to use your WLAN.
