Command Groups
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 is the key index. Range: 1‐4
•size is the key size. (Options: 64, 128, or 152 bits)
•type is the input format. (Options: ASCII, HEX)
•value ‐ The key string. For ASCII input, use 5/13 alphanumeric characters for 64/128 bit strings. For HEX input, use 10/26 hexadecimal digits for 64/128 bit strings.
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
•To enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), use the authentication command to specify the “shared key” authentication type, use the encryption command to specify the key length, and use the key command to configure at least one key.
•If WEP is enabled, all wireless clients must be configured with the same shared keys to communicate with the access point.
•The encryption length specified in the encryption command and the key command must match.
•The encryption index, length and type configured in the access point must match those configured in the clients.
Example
RoamAbout 3000#configure
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CTRL/Z RoamAbout 3000(config)#interface wireless g
RoamAbout
Related Commands
authentication page A‐136 encryption page A‐137
