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5.4.4 WEP
h
Click on the
WEP
link under the
Wireless
menu on the navigation bar. On
this page you may configure WEP, which is an acronym for Wired Equivalent
Privacy, a security protocol for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)
defined in the 802.11 standard. WEP is designed to provide the same level of
security as a wired LAN. The image below depicts the configuration screen
of the
WEP
option.
h
WEP Mode:
select
Disable
or
Enable
WEP encryption.
h
WEP key length:
select a WEP key length from the drop-down list. Options
available are
64-bit
and
128-bit
.
h
WEP key:
enter the WEP key. If you use WEP you must specify the same
key into the Access Point and wireless stations. For
64-bit
keys you must
enter 10 hex digits. For
128-bit
keys you must enter 26 hex digits. A hex
digit is either a number from 0 through 9 or a letter from A through F. Leaving
the box blank indicates a key of all 0’s.
h
Default WEP key to use:
select a default WEP key to use.
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Authentication:
select an authentication method. Options available are
Open
,
Shared Key
. If Open is selected any station can access the Bridge. If
Shared Key
is selected both communicating stations must have the
encryption key.
