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System Configuration
Setting up shared keys enables the basic IEEE 802.11 Wired Equivalent Privacy
(WEP) on the access point to prevent unauthorized access to the network.
If you choose to use WEP shared keys instead of an open system, be sure to define
at least one static WEP key for user authentication and data encryption. Also, be
sure that the WEP shared keys are the same for each client in the wireless network.
Note that all clients share the same keys, which are used for user authentication and
data encryption. Up to four keys can be specified. These four keys are used for all
VAP interfaces on the same radio.
To set up WEP shared keys, click Radio Settings under Radio A or Radio G.
Key Type – Select the preferred method of entering WEP encryption keys on the
access point and enter up to four keys:
• Hexadecimal: Enter keys as 10 hexadecimal digits (0-9 and A-F) for 64 bit keys, 26
hexadecimal digits for 128 bit keys, or 32 hexadecimal digits for 152 bit keys
(802.11a radio only). This is the default setting.
• Alphanumeric: Enter keys as 5 alphanumeric characters for 64 bit keys, 13
alphanumeric characters for 128 bit keys, or 16 alphanumeric characters for 152
bit keys (802.11a radio only).
Key Number – Selects the key number to use for encryption for each VAP interface.
If the clients have all four keys configured to the same values, you can change the
encryption key to any of the four settings without having to update the client keys.
(Default: Key 1)
Shared Key Setup – Select 64 Bit, 128 Bit, or 152 Bit key length. Note that the same
size of encryption key must be supported on all wireless clients. (Default: None)
Note: Key index and type must match that configured on the clients.
Note: In a mixed-mode environment with clients using static WEP keys and WPA, select
WEP transmit key index 2, 3, or 4. The access point uses transmit key index 1 for
the generation of dynamic keys.
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