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A. Open-system
If the client is connected to the AP with an encryption key. Open-System uses Static
Keys for encryption which are enter in the Shared Key fields.
so as to prevent hacker from cracking the key.
For Encryption in HEXADECIMAL format:
Step 1: Check the
Hexadecimal
a,b,c,d,e,f.
Step 2: You can choose to enter either
bits) or 32 Hex digits
The 152 bits is the most secure, but make sure that the Client card that you are
using supports it.
Step 3: Enter the encryption keys in
For example, the characters
Step 4: Click Apply
For Encryption in ASCII format:
Step 1: Uncheck
the
format. Ascii characters are: 0,1,2,...8,9 and a,b,c,d,...x,y,z.
Step 2: You can choose to enter either
bits) or 16 Ascii keys
The 152 bits is the most secure, but make sure that the Client card that you are
using supports it.
Step 3: Enter the encryption keys in
For example, the characters
Step 4: Click Apply
Hexadecimal Key Entry
format. Hexadecimal characters are: 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and
(for 152 bits) via the pull down menu.
Hexadecimal
1122aabbcc
and then click Reboot
Hexadecimal Key Entry
(for 152 bits) via the pull down menu.
Ascii
test1
and then click Reboot
box for entering the encryption keys in
10 Hex digits (for 64 bits),
format.
are in 10 Hex digits.
for the setting to take effect.
box for entering the encryption keys in
5 Ascii keys (for 64 bits),
format.
are 5 Ascii keys.
for the setting to take effect.
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Change
your key often
26 Hex digits (for 128
Ascii
13 Ascii keys (for 128
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