SMC Networks EliteConnect SMC2891W-AG User Manual page 129

To enable WEP shared keys for a VAP interface, click Security under Radio A or
Radio G. Then, select the VAP interface that will use WEP keys by clicking More,
and configure the Authentication Type Setup and Encryption fields.
Authentication Type Setup – Sets the access point to communicate as an open
system that accepts network access attempts from any client, or with clients using
pre-configured static shared keys. (Default: Open System)
• Open System: If you don't set up any other security mechanism on the access
point, the network has no protection and is open to all users. This is the default
setting.
• Shared Key: Sets the access point to use WEP shared keys. If this option is
selected, you must configure at least one key on the access point and all clients.
Note: To use 802.1X on wireless clients requires a network card driver and 802.1X
client software that supports the EAP authentication type that you want to use.
Windows 2000 SP3 or later and Windows XP provide 802.1X client support.
Windows XP also provides native WPA support. Other systems require additional
client software to support 802.1X and WPA.
Encryption – Enable or disable the access point to use data encryption (WEP, TKIP,
or AES). If this option is selected when using static WEP keys, you must configure at
least one key on the access point and all clients. (Default: Disabled)
Note: You must enable data encryption through the web or CLI in order to enable all
types of encryption (WEP, TKIP, or AES) in the access point.
CLI Commands for WEP Shared Key Security – To enable WEP shared key security
for the 802.11g interface, use the interface wireless g command from the CLI
configuration mode to access the interface mode for the 802.11g radio. First use the
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