Configuring Access Point Security 6-19
3. Select the KeyGuard radio button.
The KeyGuard 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.
5. Configure the KeyGuard Settings field as required to define the Pass Key u sed to generate
the WEP keys used with the KeyGuard algorithm. These keys must be the same between the
AP-5131 and its MU to encrypt packets between the two devices
Pass Key Specify a 4 to 32 character pass key and click the Generate button.
The pass key can be any alphanumeric string. The AP-5131, other
proprietary routers, and Symbol MUs use the algorithm to convert
an ASCII string to the same hexadecimal number. MUs without
Symbol adapters need to use WEP keys manually configured as
hexadecimal numbers.
Keys #1-4 Use the Key #1-4 areas to specify key numbers. The key can be
either a hexadecimal or ASCII depending on which option is
selected from the drop-down menu. The keys are 26 hexadecimal
characters in length or 13 ASCII characters. Select one of these
keys for activation by clicking its radio button.