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Nokia A032 Advanced User Guide
WEP security functions
Parameter Description Default
wep_mode Specifies access policy. Optionally specifies key
databases for personal WEP keys. Format is:
set wep_mode mode database
where mode can take the following values:
open Allows same stations as WEP, plus
non-WEP stations via open
authentication (no key)
wep Allows same stations as personal,
plus those with valid shared WEP key.
personal Only allows authentication via
personal WEP key.
It is advisable to set one active shared
WEP key, used when access point
sends broadcasts/multicast messages.
All wireless clients must have same
shared WEP key (plus personal WEP
key) to receive broadcasts. If no shared
WEP keys defined, broadcasts sent
unencrypted.
wifi Special mode used with some non-
Nokia WiFi compatible systems.
Station may use open authentication
to associate with the access point
then switch to shared WEP key.
Personal WEP keys not supported.
Mode provided for compatibility with
other vendor equipment; not
generally recommended.
and database can take the following values:
local Flash-based database in A032 used
radius External key database used
either Local database used; if not found in
local database, ext. database used.
For example:
set wep_mode personal radius
only wireless clients with personal WEP keys held
in external database are recognized.
wep
(but forced
to open in
Learn
mode)
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