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3e–527A3 Wireless Access Point – 8 Port
Security
The Wireless Access Point — Security screen displays a default fac-
tory setting of AES encryption, but the encryption key is not set and it
will not communicate to any clients unless the encryption is set by the
CryptoOfficer.
NOTE: One of the encryption options must be selected and applied in
order for the AP to communicate with other APs.
Static AES Key
The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) was selected by National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in October 2000 as an up-
grade from the previous DES standard. AES uses a 128-bit block cipher
algorithm and encryption technique for protecting computerized infor-
mation. With the ability to use even larger 192-bit and 256-bit keys, if
desired, it offers higher security against brute-force attack than the old
56-bit DES keys.
The Key Generator button automatically generates a randomized key
of the appropriate length. This key is initially shown in plain text so the
user has the opportunity to copy the key. Once the key is applied, the key
is no longer displayed in plain text.
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