Chapter 3 - Software Configuration

Wireless (Cont.)

128-bit WEP Encryption

104-bit WEP and 128-bit WEP are the same encryption method and can interoperate on a wireless network. This level of WEP encryption uses a 104-bit (26 Hex character) encryption scheme as a secret key which is set by the user, and a 24-bit “Initialization Vector”, which is not under user control.

Together these two schemes make a 128-bit (104 + 24) encryption scheme. Some vendors refer to this level of WEP as 104-bit and others refer to this as 128-bit. ASUS WLAN products use the term 128-bit when referring to this higher level of encryption.

Passphrase

Selecting “WEP-64bits” or “WEP-128bits” in the Encryption field generates four WEP keys automatically. A combination of up to 64 letters, numbers, or symbols is required. Alternatively, leave this field blank and type in four WEP keys manually.

¥WEP-64bit key: 10 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F)

¥WEP-128bit key: 26 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F)

Note: The ASUS WLAN family of products uses the same algorithm to generate WEP keys, eliminating the need for users to remember passwords and to maintain compatibility between products. How- ever, using this method to generate WEP keys is not as secure as manual assignment.

3. Utilities

ASUS Pocket Wireless Router

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