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WEP
If you wish to enable WEP encryption, click to select WEP in the Network Authentication list.
Setting
Key Format
Key Length
Key1, Key2, Key3, Key4
There are two levels of WEP encryption: 40(64)-bit and 104(128)-bit, with 104(128)-bit being
the more secure of the two. The WEP encryption keys are simply a set of hexadecimal
numbers or ASCII characters that you choose. Each Router and every wireless workstation
must use the same WEP encryption key to communicate. For more information on encryption,
see the
Wireless Networking Overview - Encryption
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Key Format
Key format can be in ASCII or hexadecimal format. Hexadecimal digits include the
numbers 0 through 9 and the letters A through F. If you select ASCII format, you can
enter any character.
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Key Length
Key length can be either 40(64)-bit or 104(128)-bit. Larger key lengths are more
secure. Some wireless network cards are only able to use 40(64)-bit encryption. If all
your clients are able to communicate at 104(128)-bit, choose 104(128)-bit.
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Key
If you choose 40(64)-bit encryption, enter a 5-character (or 10 hexadecimal digits)
WEP encryption Key in the fields provided. For 104(128)-bit encryption, enter a
13-character (or 26 hexadecimal digits) WEP key in the fields provided. You have the
option of entering four different keys to store on the Router. Select only one key out of
the four provided in the Default Key drop-down list. For added security, change your
key often. When you change the key on one wireless device, remember that it must be
changed for all wireless devices and access points in the network.
NOTE: If you are adding the Router to an existing network and will be using an existing
encryption key for the wireless clients, contact the person in charge of the network.
The same key must be used when configuring the encryption for the Router. The
administrator must make any changes to all access points and wireless clients on a
network. Changing the key on just one access point or wireless client disconnects it
Hexadecimal Digits / ASCII Characters
40 bits (5 characters) / 104 bits (13 characters)
<user-defined>
section of this user's guide.
Possible Values
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