SMC Networks SMCWBR11S-N manual WEP SHARED-KEY Security

CHAPTER 8 AP Client Mode Wireless Configuration

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WEP SHARED-KEY SECURITY

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) provides a basic level of security, preventing unauthorized access to the network and encrypting data transmitted between wireless clients. WEP uses static shared keys (fixed- length hexadecimal or alphanumeric strings) that are manually distributed to all clients that want to use the network. When WEP shared-key security is enabled, you must configure at least one key.

Figure 56: WEP Security

The following items are displayed for WEP Shared-key security:

◆WEP Key Length — Sets the length of the WEP key. (Default: 64 bit;

Options: 64 bit, 128 bit)

◆WEP Key Entry Method — Specifies the method for entering the WEP key values. (Default: Hexadecimal; Options: Hexadecimal, Ascii Text)

◆Key 1 ~ Key 4 — Sets WEP key values. The user must first choose between ASCII or Hexadecimal keys. At least one key must be specified. Each WEP key has an index number. Enter key values that match the key type and length settings. Standard keys are either 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters; or 10 or 26 hexadecimal digits.

◆Default Key — Sets the WEP key used for authentication. (Default: 1;

Range: 1~4)

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