TP-Link Archer C8 User Manual page 29

Group Key Update Period -

value should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.
It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. If you check this radio button, you will find a
WEP -

notice in red as shown in Figure 5-33.
you can choose the type for the WEP security on the drop-down list. The default
Type -

setting is
Automatic
type automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.
WEP Key Format - Hexadecimal

format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified
length. format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified
ASCII
length.
Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key
WEP Key -

that you create. Make sure these values are identical on all wireless stations in your
network.
You can select the WEP key length (64-bit or 128-bit) for encryption.
Key Type -

"Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.
You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key
64-bit -
is not promoted) or 5 ASCII characters.
You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key
128-bit -
is not promoted) or 13 ASCII characters.
Note:
If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have
selected Shared Key as Authentication Type.
Be sure to click the
Save
Archer C8
Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The
Figure 5-33 WEP
, which can select
and
ASCII
button to save your settings on this page.
AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
or
Shared Key Open System
formats are provided here
authentication
.
Hexadecimal