User's Manual

Radio Interface
BreezeMAX Wi² and BreezeACCESS Wi² System Manual 105
point. WEP uses static shared keys (fixed-length hexadecimal or alphanumeric
strings) that are manually distributed to all clients that want to use the network.
WEP is the security protocol initially specified in the IEEE 802.11 standard for
wireless communications. Unfortunately, WEP has been found to be seriously
flawed and cannot be recommended for a high level of network security. For more
robust wireless security, the access point provides WiFi Protected Access (WPA)
for improved data encryption and user authentication.
Setting up shared keys enables the basic IEEE 802.11 Wired Equivalent Privacy
(WEP) on the access point to prevent unauthorized access to the network.
If you choose to use WEP shared keys instead of an open system, be sure to define
at least one static WEP key for user authentication and data encryption. Also, be
sure that the WEP shared keys are the same for each client in the wireless
network.
To set up WEP shared keys, click Radio Settings.
Key Type – Select the preferred method of entering WEP encryption keys on the
access point and enter up to four keys:
 Hexadecimal: Enter keys as 10 hexadecimal digits (0-9 and A-F) for 64 bit
keys, 26 hexadecimal digits for 128 bit keys, or 32 hexadecimal digits for 152
bit keys (802.11g radio only). This is the default setting.
NOTE
All clients share the same keys, which are used for user authentication and data encryption. Up to
four keys can be specified. These four keys are used for all VAP interfaces on the same radio.
Figure 4-24: WEP Shared Keys