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WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA. To use
WEP, you will need to select a default transmit key and a level of WEP
encryption.
Auth Type: Select an authentication method. Options available are
Open System or Shared Key. An open system allows any client to
authenticate as long as it conforms to any MAC address filter policies
that may have been set. All authentication packets are transmitted
without encryption. Shared Key sends an unencrypted challenge text
string to any device attempting to communicate with the Access Point.
The device requesting authentication encrypts the challenge text and
sends it back to the Access Point. If the challenge text is encrypted
correctly, the Access Point allows the requesting device to authenticate.
Input Type: Select Hex or ASCII from the drop-down list.
Key Length: Select a key format from the drop-down list. 40/64-bit (10
hex digits or 5 ACSII char) require 10 characters or ASCII keys require
5 characters, while 104/128-bit (26 hex digits or 13 ACSII char)
requires 26 characters or ASCII keys require 13 characters, and
128/152-bit (32 hex digits or 16 ACSII char) requires 32 characters or
ASCII keys require 16 characters. A hex key is defined as a number
between 0 through 9 and letter between A through F.
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