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option to specify the key length, you should
assume that the key length is 40 bits
(IEEE802.11) and set the access point
accordingly.
Entering the keys at the Access Point
If you are using shared WEP keys it is relatively
easy to enter the keys into the access point and
maintain them. This is because there are only
four shared WEP keys used at any one time. If
you have multiple access points and want
wireless clients to be able to roam, it is of
course necessary to ensure that all the access
points are programmed with the same shared
WEP keys. The method for entering shared
WEP keys is described in Basic WEP setup on
page 37 (if you're using the web interface) and
WEP security functions on page 82 (if you're
using the CLM).
If you are using personal WEP keys, the
problem of key management can be much
harder. This is because there can be a different
key for each wireless station in your
organization.
To assist in the management process Nokia
provides a key management utility (WEPGen)
with the Nokia A032 access point. This utility
allows you to enter and modify lists of users
and to store the lists (suitably encrypted) on a
disk file. The disk file can then be uploaded into
the access points or used to enter the users and
keys into a key server database (see Key
databases on page 140). The use of the key
management utility is described fully in Using
the WEPGen utility on page 163.
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