4.1.1.2 WEP Encryption
You may select 64, 128 or 256 bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key to encrypt data (Default setting is Disable). WEP encrypts each frame transmitted from the radio using one of the Keys from a panel. When you use WEP to communicate with the other wireless clients, all the wireless devices in this network must have the same encryption key or pass phrase.
¾Authentication: Select Open System or Shared Key from the
¾Encryption: Select WEP from the
¾Click on the WEP Encryption Key Setting button. You will see the figure below.
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¾Key Length: Select an encryption key length: 64, 128 or 256 bit. The setting must be the same as the Access Point.
¾Default Key ID: Since you can specify up to 4 different WEP keys, select the WEP key value that will be used for this network.
¾Key Format: Select Hexadecimal or ASCII.
¾Key Value #1 - #4: You may enter up to 4 different WEP keys. However, only that WEP key will be used that is defined by the Default Key ID.
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