54Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual
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Network Key 1~4
: Enter one to four WEP keys in either ASCII or
Hexadecimal format. You can use 64 bits or 128 bits as the
encryption algorithm.
Note that when using Hexadecimal format, only digits 0-9 and
letters A-F, a-f are allowed. Valid key length for each encryption
type is as below:
Key Length HEX Format
ASCII Format
64 Bit
10 hexadecimal digits
5 ASCII characters
128 Bit
26 hexadecimal digits
13 ASCII characters
Current Network Key
: Aside from entering the WEP keys, select
one of the entered keys to encrypt the data before being
transmitted. The AP always transmits data encrypted using the
selected WEP Key. The receiving station will use the key number
to determine which key to use for decryption. If the key value does
not match with the transmitting station, the decryption will fail. To
ensure successful decryption, have your wireless stations set
identical key tables.
Note
All Wireless Stations must use identical encryption/authentication
method and Key values (same key position in its key table) to
ensure successful data transmission.
Figure 4-7 Wireless LAN Security
