DescriptionEncryption Setting
• 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.
Encryption Strength
• Hexadecimal: The encryption key only
accepts hexadecimal characters (0-9,
A-F).
• ASCII Text: The encryption key
accepts ASCII characters.
Key Entry Method
Enter the key manually according to the
Key Entry Method and Encryption
Strength settings.
WEP Key
Choose the index, from “1” to “4”, that
the WEP key is to be stored in.
Key Index
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.
Selecting WPA as the Encryption Method allows you to choose WPA version, WPA
Authentication and WPA Algorithm. This section discusses WPA-PSK (pre-shared key).
For information on WPA-Enterprise (WPA-802.1X), refer to Customizing 802.1X Settings
on page 110.
Use of WPA-PSK (also known as WPA-Personal) allows automatic key generation based
on a single passphrase. WPA-PSK provides strong security for small and medium
organizations and does not require a RADIUS server, but may not be supported on older
wireless devices. In some cases, the older devices can be upgraded with adapters to
take advantage of WPA-PSK.
If you configure the WLAN with WPA-PSK, wireless users are not able to connect to
your WLAN unless their devices support WPA-PSK and are configured with the same
passphrase.
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Configuring the AP
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