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WG102-500, WGAP150 ProSafe™ 802.11g Wireless Access Point
Configuring Static WEP
Static WEP provides pre-shared WEP key encryption without (RADIUS) authentication. The
security level of static WEP is not very strong.When you select Static WEP from the Security
Policy pull-down menu, the section expands to display the static WEP fields.
Specify the fields that are explained in Table 3-2.
Figure 3-4
Table 3-2.
Field Descriptions
Key Size This pull-down menu lets you select the encryption key size:
40 bits (64-bit WEP)
104 bits (128-bit WEP)
128 bits (152-bit WEP)
Key Format This pull-down menu lets you select the encryption key format:
ASCII. The ASCII format applies only to encryption keys that are manually entered.
HEX. The HEX format applies both to keys that are manually entered and that are
automatically generated.
Note: For automatic encryption key generation, the strongest encryption is provided by a
combination of a key with 128-bits and the HEX key format.
Passphrase Enter a passphrase. The passphrase length must be between 8 and 63 characters
(inclusive). To generate an encryption key, click Generate Key.
Encryption Key Either manually enter a key or allow the key to be automatically generated by clicking
Generate Key.
For ASCII format, depending on the key size selected, the manually entered
encryption key must have a length of 5, 13, or 16 characters.
For HEX format, depending on the key size selected, the manually entered or
automatically generated encryption key must have a length of 10, 26, or 32 characters.
Wireless stations must use the key to access the wireless access point.
Note: Not all wireless adapters support passphrase key generation.
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