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Selecting the security option “WEP” in the Wireless Settings screen generates the “WEP Key” screen.
Here, the authentication type, encryption level, and WEP keys are entered to activate WEP (Wired
Equivalent Privacy) security encryption for the wireless network.
Authentication Type - There are three authentication types: Open, Shared, and Both. Open
authentication allows any wireless-enabled device to recognize the network, even if the WEP key is
invalid. Shared allows only wireless-enabled devices with the correct WEP key to recognize the network.
64-bit WEP - 64-bit
WEP
requires one or more keys, each key comprising
five
hexadecimal pairs. A
hexadecimal digit consists of an alphanumeric character ranging from 0-9 or A-F. An example of a 64-bit
WEP
key is: 4E-A3-3D-68-72. To create a set of 64-bit
WEP
keys, activate one or more keys by clicking
in the appropriate circles, then enter five hexadecimal digit pairs in each activated Key text box (Key 1-,
Key 2-
,
Key 3-
,
Key 4-
). After activating 64-bit WEP on the Gateway, a computer with wireless
capability can join the network only if these same keys are entered in the computer’s wireless encryption
scheme.
128-bit WEP - 128-bit WEP requires one or more keys, comprising 13 hexadecimal pairs. A hexadecimal
digit consists of alphanumeric characters ranging from 0-9 or A-F. An example of a 128-bit WEP key is:
3D-44-FE-6C-A1-EF-2E-D3-C4-21-74-5D-B1. To create a 128-bit
WEP
key, activate Key 1 by clicking
in the appropriate circle, then enter 13 hexadecimal digit pairs in the Key text box. After activating 128-
bit
WEP
on the Gateway, a computer with wireless capability can join the network only if this key is
entered in the computer’s wireless encryption scheme.
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256-bit WEP - 256-bit WEP requires one or more keys, each key comprising 29 hexadecimal pairs. A
hexadecimal digit consists of alphanumeric characters ranging from 0-9 or
A-F
. To create a 256-bit
WEP
key, activate Key 1 by clicking in the appropriate circle, then enter 29 hexadecimal digit pairs in the Key
text box. After activating 256-bit WEP on the Gateway, a computer with wireless capability can join the
network only if this key is entered in the computer’s wireless encryption scheme.
? Note: Not all wireless PC Cards support 128- or 256-bit WEP. Ensure that all PC Cards
installed in the networked computers support 128- or 256-bit WEP before activating.
WEP+802.1x
Activating WEP+802.1x in the Wireless Settings screen generates the “Wireless 802.1x Security
Settings” screen. This setting is for enterprise networks only, and should be accessed by an experienced
information systems specialist.
To set up
WEP+
802.1x security, enter the
IP
address of the
RADIUS
server in the “Server
IP
Address” text
box, and the “Secret” key (for communication between the RADIUS server and the Gateway) in the
“Secret” text box. The “Port” and “Group Key Interval” values should remain the same
WPA
Activating WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) in the Wireless Settings screen generates the “Wireless
WPA
Settings” screen.
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There are two levels of WPA. The “Group Key Interval,” “Server IP Address,” “Port,” and “Secret” text
boxes, along with the “802.1x” radio button, are enterprise network specific, and should only be accessed
by an information systems professional. See “WEP+802.1x” on the previous page for more
information.“
PSK
String” is for home network security. To set up a
PSK
(Pre-Shared Key), click in the
circle next to PSK String, then enter 8-63 alphanumeric characters in the text box. All wireless-enabled
devices must support WPA and know the PSK to join the network.