Configuring Security Settings - HP procurve 420 Management And Configuration Manual

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Figure 4-5. IP Configuration

Configuring Security Settings

The access point is configured by default as an "open system," which broad-
casts a beacon signal including the configured SSID. Wireless clients can read
the SSID from the beacon, and automatically reset their SSID to allow imme-
diate connection to the nearest access point. For more secure data transmis-
sions, the access point provides client authentication based on shared keys
that are distributed to all stations.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented to provide a basic level of
security, preventing unauthorized access to the network and encrypting data
transmitted between wireless clients and the access point.
To implement WEP and set up shared keys, follow these steps:
Click the Security tab and then the
1. [Shared Key Setup] button.
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