Encryption Key Maintenance - Symbol Spectrum24 AP-4100 Series Product Reference Manual

2.5.2

Encryption Key Maintenance

The Encryption Key Maintenance screens allow the user to configure the
encryption keys used for the site network. The WEP Algorithm used
determines which encryption Key screen displays. To enable the Open System
option, select
This table shows the AP association capability with the selected
WEP Algorithm.
AP Selected WEP
Algorithm
Open (disable)
Open (disable)
Open (disable)
40
40
40
128
128
128
Each 40-bit encryption key is a subset of the respective 128-bit encryption
key. The first 40 bits of each encryption key is the same for the respective
40-bit and 128-bit encryption keys. When a 40-bit encryption key is
changed the first 40 bits of the respective 128-bit key is also changed.
Consequently, when a 128-bit encryption key is changed the first 40 bits of
the 40-bit encryption key is changed. Moreover, configuring the encryption
Keys using the SNMP Trap Manager overrides the Key value(s) for the AP(s)
accessed by the SNMP Trap Manager.
Symbol provides a total of four Encryption Keys. Each key enables
encryption between the AP and an associated MU with the same encryption
Key and Key value.
AP-4100 Series Access Point Product Reference Guide
for WEP (privacy) on the RF Configuration screen.
Disabled
MU Selected WEP
Algorithm
Open
40
128
Open
40
128
Open
40
128
Configuring the AP
Association Status
Associated
No Association
No Association
No Association
Associated
Associated, but cannot
transmit data
No Association
Associated, but cannot
transmit data
Associated
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