Encryption - SMC Networks EliteConnect SMC2555W-AG User Manual

Command Line Interface
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#authentication shared
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
Related Commands
encryption (page 6-84)
key (page 6-85)

encryption

This command defines whether or not WEP encryption is used to
provide privacy for wireless communications. Use the no form to
disable encryption.
Syntax
encryption <key-length>
no encryption
key-length - Size of encryption key.
(Options: 64, 128, or 152 bits)
Default Setting
disabled
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
• Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in this
device to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless
network. For more secure data transmissions, enable WEP
with this command, and set at least one static WEP key with
the key command.
• The WEP settings must be the same on each client in your
wireless network.
• The encryption length specified in the encryption
command and the key command must match.
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