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Advanced Configuration
5. If you have not already done so, configure the RADIUS authentication settings (see
802.1x
for details.
6. Reboot the Access Point.
Figure 4-18 802.1x Configuration Screen
Mixed Mode (802.1x and WEP Encryption)
Follow these steps to use both 802.1x and WEP Encryption simultaneously (clients that do not support 802.1x use
WEP Encryption for security purposes):
1. Within the 802.1x Configuration screen, set 802.1x Security Mode to Mixed.
2. Select an Encryption Key Length.
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The AP-600b supports 64-bit and 128-bit encryption.
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The AP-600a supports 64-bit and 128-bit encryption.
3. Enter a Re-keying Interval.
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The Re-keying Interval determines how often a client's encryption key is changed and can be set to any value
between 60 - 65535 seconds. Rekeying frustrates hacking attempts without taxing system resources. Setting
a fairly frequent rekey value (900 seconds=15 minutes) effectively protects against intrusion without disrupting
network activities.
4. Click OK to save the changes.
5. Click the Encryption tab.
6. Place a check mark in the box labeled Enable Encryption (WEP).
7. Configure Encryption Key 1 only (i.e., do not configure Keys 2 through 4). Keep in mind the following:
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Use the same key size (64/128-bit) that you configured for Encryption Key Length on the 802.1x page.
— For 64-bit encryption, an encryption key is 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9 and A-F) or 5 ASCII
characters (see
— For 128-bit encryption, an encryption key is 26 hexadecimal characters or 13 ASCII characters.
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You can enter the Encryption Keys in either hexadecimal or ASCII format.
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You need to manually configure your wireless clients that do not support 802.1x to use the same Encryption
Key.
ASCII Character
Chart).
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