Radio Interface
Configuring AES encryption keys on the wireless bridge provides far more robust security than using WEP. Also, a unique AES key can be used for each bridge link in the wireless network, instead of all bridges sharing the same WEP keys.
Data Encryption Setup – Enable or disable the wireless bridge to use either WEP or AES for data encryption. If AES encryption is selected and enabled, you must configure one encryption key for each wireless port link on the wireless bridge. A Slave bridge supports only one wireless port link, but a Master bridge supports up to 16 links. (Default: Disable)
Key Type – Select the preferred method of entering AES encryption keys on the wireless bridge and enter a key for each bridge link in the network:
•Hexadecimal: Enter keys as exactly 32 hexadecimal digits (0 to 9 and A to F).
•Alphanumeric: Enter keys as an alphanumeric string using between 8 and 31 characters.
Note: For each wireless port link (1 to 16), the AES keys must match on the corresponding bridge unit.
CLI Commands for WEP Security – From the 802.11a interface configuration mode, use the encryption command to enable WEP encryption. To enter WEP keys, use the key command, and then set one key as the transmit key using the
