Key - HP procurve 420 Management And Configuration Manual

key

This command sets the keys used for WEP encryption. Use the no form to
delete a configured key.
Syntax
key <index> <size> <type> <value>
no key <index>
• index - Key index. (Range: 1-4)
size - Key size. (Options: 64, 128, or 152 bits)
•
type - Input format. (Options: ASCII, HEX)
•
• value - The key string.
– For 64-bit keys, use 5 alphanumeric characters or 10 hexadec-
imal digits.
– For 128-bit keys, use 13 alphanumeric characters or 26 hexa-
decimal digits.
– For 152-bit keys, use 16 alphanumeric characters or 32 hexa-
decimal digits.
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
To enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), use the authentication
•
command to select the "shared key" authentication type, use the
encryption command to specify the key length, and use the key
command to configure at least one key.
• If WEP is enabled, all wireless clients must be configured with the
same shared keys to communicate with the access point.
Example
HP420(if-wireless g)#key 1 64 hex 1234512345
HP420(if-wireless g)#key 2 128 ascii asdeipadjsipd
HP420(if-wireless g)#key 3 64 hex 12345123451234512345123456
HP420(if-wireless g)#
Command Line Reference
Interface Commands
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