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Configuring the Access Point
Configuring Wireless Settings
NOTE: If you are using a ZoneFlex 7363/7962/7982 AP, go to Configuration > Radio
2.4G or Configuration > Radio 5G.
2. Click the Wireless # tab that you want to configure. The Configuration > Wireless
> Wireless[#] page appears.
3. Click the Encryption Method menu, and then click WEP. An additional set of WEP-
specific encryption options appear on this page.
4. Review the encryption settings listed in Table 31
, and then make changes as
required.
Table 31. WEP Options
5. Click Update Settings to save and apply the changes. A confirmation message
appears at the top of the page.
6. Click Go back to Wireless Configuration to reopen the previous page.
Using WPA
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) are two security
protocols developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance in response to the weaknesses of WEP.
Encryption Setting Description
Authentication Mode Open is the only authentication mode
available with WEP encryption.
Encryption Strength • 64 bit: Specify the key with 10 hexadecimal
digits or 5 ASCII characters.
• 128 bit: Specify the key with 26
hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters.
The 128-bit cryptography is stronger
privacy protection for your network and is
recommended if you use WEP.
Key Entry Method • Hexadecimal: The encryption key only
accepts hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F).
• ASCII Text: The encryption key accepts
ASCII characters.
WEP Key Enter the key manually according to the Key
Entry Method and Encryption Strength
settings.
Key Index Choose the index, from “1” to “4”, that the
WEP key is to be stored in.
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