User Manual

Chapter 3 System Configuration 49
Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221
Data Encryption
You may choose “Enable” to enhance your network security with WEP data
encryption
(Default: Disable)
If Shared Key is enabled, WEP should be enabled and at least one shared key
should be defined.
Standard Key Setup (WEP Default: 128)
Default Shared Key – Choose the Shared Key that has the encryption string you
prefer (Key 1-3).
The access point supports “Shared Key” encryption with key lengths of the
standard 64-bit and industry standard 128-bit. The bit key can be in alphanumeric
characters, or hexadecimal numerals (0-9, A-F, e.g., D7 0A 9C 7F E5.)
64-Bit Manual Entry
Key 1-3 - Each Key ID contains 10 HEX digits, or 5 alphanumeric characters.
128-Bit Manual Entry
Key ID contains 26 HEX digits, or 13 alphanumeric characters.
1 Select a unique key (1-3)
2 Enter the encryption key and select the key size.
3 Be sure to click the “Apply” button on the bottom of the page to make the
settings take effect.
Note: All wireless devices must have the same Key ID values to
communicate.
Note: The 152-bit encryption is only available with the 802.11a Radio.