Enterasys Networks 9033900-04 manual Encryption

Command Groups

encryption

This command defines whether WEP encryption is used to provide privacy for wireless communications. Use the no form to disable encryption.

Syntax

encryption no encryption

Default Setting

Disabled

Command Mode

Interface Configuration (Wireless)

Interface Configuration (Wireless): VAP

Command Usage

•Use this command for the default interface or any of the seven VAPs configurable per radio interface.

•Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in this device to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network. For more secure data transmissions, enable WEP with this command, and set at least one static WEP key with the key command.

•The WEP settings must be the same on each client in your wireless network.

•Note that WEP protects data transmitted between wireless nodes, but does not protect any transmissions over your wired network or over the Internet.

•Although WEP keys are not needed for WPA, you must enable WEP encryption in order to enable all types of encryption in the access point.

Example

The following example shows setting WEP encryption for the default interface and a VAP.

RoamAbout 3000#configure

Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CTRL/Z

RoamAbout 3000(config)#interface wireless g

RoamAbout 3000(if-wireless g)#encryption

RoamAbout 3000(if-wireless g)#vap 6

RoamAbout 3000(if-wireless g: VAP[6])#encryption

RoamAbout 3000(if-wireless g: VAP[6])#end

RoamAbout 3000(if-wireless g)#

Related Commands

key page A‐138

RoamAbout Access Point 3000 Configuration Guide A-137