Motorola WS5100 Series Reference Manual page 131

Configuring WEP 128 / KeyGuard
WEP 128 provides a more robust encryption algorithm that WEP 64 by requiring a longer key length and pass
key. Thus, making it harder to hack through the replication of WEP keys. WEP 128 may be all that a small-
business user needs for the simple encryption of wireless data.
KeyGuard is a proprietary encryption method developed by Motorola Technologies. KeyGuard is Motorola's
enhancement to WEP encryption, and was developed before the finalization of WPA-TKIP. This encryption
implementation is based on the IEEE Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) standard, 802.11i.
To configure WEP 128 or KeyGuard:
1. Select Network > Wireless LANs
2. Select an existing WLAN from those displayed within the
A WLAN screen displays with the WLAN's existing configuration. Refer to the
Encryption columns to assess the WLAN's existing security configuration.
3. Select either the WEP 128
4. Click the Config button to the right of the WEP 128 and KeyGuard checkboxes.
The WEP 128 / KeyGuard
5. Specify a 4 to 32 character
The pass key can be any alphanumeric string. The switch and Motorola MUs use the algorithm to convert
an ASCII string to the same hexadecimal number. MUs without Motorola adapters need to use WEP keys
manually configured as hexadecimal numbers.
from the main menu tree.
or KeyGuard button from within the Encryption field.
screen displays.
Pass Key and click the Generate
Configuration tab and click the
Authentication
button.
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