Configuring Cb3000 Security; Configuring Cb3000 Basic Encryption - Motorola CB3000 Quick Install Manual

Configuring CB3000 Security

NOTE: For testing basic connectivity as described in this guide, there is no reason to enable Secure
802.1x authentication (an advanced authentication scheme). For details on configuring Secure 802.1x
authentication, refer to the CB3000 User Guide available on the CB3000 product CDROM or go to the
Motorola Web site

Configuring CB3000 Basic Encryption

Encryption applies a specific algorithm to data to alter its appearance and prevent unauthorized decoding.
Decryption applies the algorithm in reverse to restore the data to its original form. Sender and receiver
employ the same encryption/decryption method.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security protocol specified in the IEEE Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) standard,
802.11b. WEP is designed to provide a WLAN with a level of security and privacy comparable to that of a
wired LAN. WEP could be all that a small-business user needs for the simple encryption of wireless data.
For the basic configuration and device connection described in this guide, WEP 128 will be configured for the
CB3000. WEP 128 ensures initial communications with the CB3000 are secure.
To configure WEP 128 for the CB3000:
1. Select Settings -> Wireless Settings - > Security
2. Select WEP
3. Use the Authentication Type
between the CB3000 and its associated device or no key is used (Open System).
If a shared key is used, both the CB3000 and its connected device are required to use the same key (as
selected from 1 to 4) to interoperate. A shared key increases the level of security within the network as
opposed sending information without one (Open System).
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From the Security Mode
drop-down menu to specify whether a shared key is implemented
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from the menu tree.
drop-down menu.
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