Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
64-bit WEP and 40-bit WEP are the same encryption method and can interoperate in a wireless network. This level of WEP encryption uses a 40-bit (10 Hex character) encryption scheme as a secret key, which is set by the user, and a 24-bit “Initialisation Vector” scheme, which is not under user control.
Together these two schemes make a 64-bit (40 + 24) encryption scheme. Some vendors refer to this level of WEP as 40-bit and others refer to this as 64-bit. Diamond Digital WLAN products use the term 64-bit when referring to this lower level of encryption.
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 “Initialisation 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. Diamond Digital WLAN products use the term 128-bit when referring to this higher level of encryption.
PassphraseSelecting TKIP or AES in the Encryption field is used as a password to begin the encryption process. Note: 8 to 63 characters are required.
Selecting WEP-64bitsor WEP-128bitsin 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 Diamond Digital 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. However, using this method to generate WEP keys is not as secure as manual assignment.
