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Encryption

Encryption	Set the data encryption level for the wireless node. The data encryption level
	must be the same between all wireless nodes and access points in the same
	network. The possible values for the data encryption level are Disable, 64 bits
	and 128 bits. 64-bit data encryption is also called 40-bit data encryption by
	some vendors. For more explanation on data encryption, please refer to the
	wireless network fundamental chapter at the beginning of this reference guide.
	Setting the data encryption level to Disable is to not use any encryption; this is
	also called Open System data encryption. Setting the data encryption level to
	64-bit configures the wireless node to use the 40-bit (also called 64-bit) Shared
	Key data encryption method. 128-bit encryption is another possible Shared Key
	data encryption method.

WEP Key	A 32-character (maximum) passphrase can be used to generate the encryption
Entry/Passphrase	key when using the Shared Key (64-bit or 128-bit) data encryption method.
	However, this field is only visible when entering the passphrase for the first
	time. When the encryption folder tab is open for the second time, the
	passphrase will not be visible. Make a note of the passphrase when providing it
	to the wireless node, as this information is needed for all other wireless nodes
	on the same network.

WEP Key	The encryption key used to encrypt/decrypt wireless data. When set to 64-bit
Entry/Manual	(also called 40-bit) data encryption mode, you may specify up to four different
Entry	keys to encrypt wireless data. However, only one key is allowed in the 128-bit
	data encryption mode.

Default Tx Key	When the encryption level is set to 64-bit (also called 40-bit by some other
	vendors), the wireless LAN configuration utility allows you to specify up to four
	different keys to encrypt wireless data. The Default Tx field allows you to
	specify which one of the four keys to activate.

About

The About screen shows the release information of the wireless LAN configuration utility software and the wireless nodes firmware.