AP-51xx Access Point Product Reference Guide
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6.6 Configuring WEP Encryption
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security protocol specified in the IEEE Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)
standard. WEP is designed to provide a WLAN with a level of security and privacy comparable to that
of a wired LAN.
WEP may be all that a small-business user needs for the simple encryption of wireless data. However,
networks that require more security are at risk from a WEP flaw. The existing 802.11 standard alone
offers administrators no effective method to update keys.
To configure WEP on the access point:
1. Select Network Configuration -> Wireless -> Security from the access point menu tree.
If security policies supporting WEP exist, they appear within the Security Configuration
screen. These existing policies can be used as is, or their properties edited by clicking the
Edit button. To configure a new security policy supporting WEP, continue to step 2.
2. Click the Create button to configure a new policy supporting WEP.
The New Security Policy screen displays with no authentication or encryption options
selected.
3. Select either the WEP 64 (40 bit key) or WEP 128 (104 bit key) radio button.
The WEP 64 Settings or WEP 128 Settings field displays within the New Security Policy
screen.
4. Ensure the Name of the security policy entered suits the intended configuration or function
of the policy.