3Com WL-575, 3CRWEASYA73 manual Key index size type value no key index

Using the Command Line Interface

Example

Outdoor 11a Building to Building (if-wireless g: VAP[0])#encryption Outdoor 11a Building to Building (if-wireless g)#

Related Commands

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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 hexadecimal digits.

-For 128-bit keys, use 13 alphanumeric characters or 26 hexadecimal digits.

-For 152-bit keys, use 16 alphanumeric characters or 32 hexadecimal digits.

Default Setting

None

Command Mode

Interface Configuration (Wireless)

Command Usage

•To enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), use the auth shared-keycommand to select the “shared key” authentication type, use the key command to configure at least one key, and use the transmit-keycommand to assign a key to one of the VAP interfaces.

•If WEP option is enabled, all wireless clients must be configured with the same shared keys to communicate with the access point.

•The encryption index, length and type configured in the access point must match those configured in the clients.

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