System Configuration
requesting authentication encrypts the challenge text and sends it back to the WAP250G. If the challenge text is encrypted correctly, the access point enables the requesting bridge to authenticate.
Shared authentication mode is less secure than Open due to the unencrypted / encrypted string handshake.
Only one SSID can use Shared authentication.
Although an access point can use the EAP method to authenticate a wireless client device, an access point cannot use EAP to authenticate another access point. In other words, bridges must authenticate each other using either Open or Shared authentication methods.
Key Source: Select Static config or Dynamic from Radius. Static config is for use with WEP, Dynamic from Radius is for use with WPA.
Key Type: Select the preferred method of entering WEP encryption keys on the WAP250G.
Hexadecimal: Enter keys as hexadecimal digits (0 to 9 and A to F).
Alphanumeric: Enter keys as alphanumeric characters.
Setting Key: Sets WEP key values for one or two keys. At least one key must be specified. Each WEP key has an index number. Index numbers 1 and 2 apply to VAP #1 interface and numbers 3 and 4 apply to VAP #2 interface. The selected key is used for authentication and encryption on the VAP interface.
Enter key values that match the key type and length settings. Select 64 Bit, 128 Bit, or 152 Bit key length. Note that the same size of encryption key must be supported on all wireless clients. (Default: 64 Bit)
64 Bit: Enter keys as 5 alphanumeric characters or 10 hexadecimal digits.
128 Bit: Enter keys as 13 alphanumeric characters or 26 hexadecimal digits.
152 Bit: Enter keys as 16 alphanumeric characters or 32 hexadecimal digits.
WEP 152 is not supported on the
Key index and type must match that configured on all clients.
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