The Manual Entry Key 1/2/3/4 fields accept hexadecimal inputs as the encryption keys. If 64 bits encryption is enabled, each key field allows the user to enter up to 10 hexadecimal characters. If 128 bits encryption is enabled, each of the key field allows up to 26 hexadecimal characters.
The remaining fields in the Security Panel are described below.
a. Deny Unencrypted Data Frames: if checked, the firmware will block unencrypted data frames from being received.
b.Transmission key: This allows user to choose from key 1 to key 4 for transmission. The default key is set to Key 1.
c.WEP key factor: this list box allows user to choose how many frames the
Initialize Vector (IV) is reused. It contains four options: every frame, every 10 frames, every 50 frames, and every 100 frames. The default key factor is Every 100 frames.
When the Apply button is pressed, the program validates all entered data and prompts the user to
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