
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.