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After entering the WEP keys in the key field, click the OK button and then cli ck the Apply
button on the Configuration tab to make the setting take effect.
Important: The WEP key must be set up exactly the same on the Wireless LAN
stations as they are on the wireless Access Points.
Security
Enable
Encryption
(WEP Key)
Enables the data encryption for the wireless node. To disable the data
encryption (by unchecking the box) is to not use any encryption; this is
also called Open System data encryption. To enable encryption is to use
the Shared Key data encryption method.
Key Length The key length must be the same between all wireless nodes and
access points in the same network. The possible values for the data
encryption level are 64 bits and 128 bits. The 64-bit data encrypti on is
also called 40-bit data encryption by some vendors. For fur ther
information on data encryption, please refer to Chapter 7: Wireless
Network Fundamentals in this reference guide.
Key 1
Key 2
Key 3
Key 4
Keys used to encrypt/decrypt wireless data. When set to 64-bit (also
called 40-bit) or 128-bit data encryption mode, you may specify up t o
four different keys to encrypt wireless data.