HP ProCurve 420 Management And Configuration Manual page 133

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Static WEP: Use static IEEE 802.11 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
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shared keys for user authentication and data encryption. Requires the
setting of at least one key by specifying the key length, type, and the
transmit key index. Note that the WEP shared keys must be the same for
each client in the wireless network.
• Key Length: Select 64 Bit, 128 Bit, or 152 Bit. Note that the same size
of encryption key must be supported on all wireless clients.
• Key Index: Selects the key number to use for encryption of trans­
mitted data.
• Key Type: Select the preferred method of entering WEP encryption
keys on the access point and enter up to four keys:
– Hex: Enter keys as 10 hexadecimal digits (0 to 9 and A to F) for
64 bit keys, 26 hexadecimal digits for 128 bit keys, or 32 hexadec­
imal digits for 152 bit keys.
– Ascii: 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.
WEP has been found to be seriously flawed and cannot be recommended for
a high level of network security. For more robust wireless security, the access
point provides Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) for improved data encryption
and user authentication.
WPA-PSK (AES): Configures WPA Pre-Shared Key mode for security
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using AES encryption for multicast and broadcast traffic. (Note that AES
encryption must be supported by all wireless clients.) Requires the key
type to be specified and a key value entered. All wireless clients must be
configured with the same key to communicate with the access point.
• Hex: Enter a key as a string of 64 hexadecimal numbers.
• Ascii: Enter a key as an easy-to-remember form of letters and
numbers. The string must be from 8 to 63 characters, which can
include spaces.
WPA-PSK (TKIP): Configures WPA Pre-Shared Key mode for security
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using TKIP encryption for multicast and broadcast traffic. Requires the
key type to be specified and a key value entered. All wireless clients must
be configured with the same key to communicate with the access point.
• Hex: Enter a key as a string of 64 hexadecimal numbers.
• Ascii: Enter a key as an easy-to-remember form of letters and
numbers. The string must be from 8 to 63 characters, which can
include spaces.
Access Point Configuration
Configuring Wireless Security
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