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Encryption
Encryption
Set the data encryption level for the wireless node. The data encryption level
must be the same between all wireless nodes and access points in the same
network. The possible values for the data encryption level are Disable, 64 bits
and 128 bits. 64-bit data encryption is also called 40-bit data encryption by
some vendors. For more explanation on data encryption, please refer to the
wireless network fundamental chapter at the beginning of this reference guide.
Setting the data encryption level to Disable is to not use any encryption; this is
also called Open System data encryption. Setting the data encryption level to
64-bit configures the wireless node to use the 40-bit (also called 64-bit) Shared
Key data encryption method. 128-bit encryption is another possible Shared Key
data encryption method.
WEP Key
A 32-character (maximum) passphrase can be used to generate the encryption
Entry/Passphrase
key when using the Shared Key (64-bit or 128-bit) data encryption method.
However, this field is only visible when entering the passphrase for the first
time. When the encryption folder tab is open for the second time, the
passphrase will not be visible. Make a note of the passphrase when providing it
to the wireless node, as this information is needed for all other wireless nodes
on the same network.
WEP Key
The encryption key used to encrypt/decrypt wireless data. When set to 64-bit
Entry/Manual
(also called 40-bit) data encryption mode, you may specify up to four different
Entry
keys to encrypt wireless data. However, only one key is allowed in the 128-bit
data encryption mode.
Default Tx Key
When the encryption level is set to 64-bit (also called 40-bit by some other
vendors), the wireless LAN configuration utility allows you to specify up to four
different keys to encrypt wireless data. The Default Tx field allows you to
specify which one of the four keys to activate.
About
The About screen shows the release information of the wireless LAN configuration utility software and the
wireless nodes firmware.
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