Specifications

OmniAccess Reference: AOS-W System Reference
276 Part 031652-00 May 2005
The 802.1x framework also allows the encryption key to be rotated at specific
intervals. By allowing each user to have a different key, and by allowing key
rotation, dynamic WEP provides a much better level of security than static
WEP.
Dynamic WEP (used with 802.1x) provides somewhat better protection,
particularly when combined with AOS-W Wireless Intrusion Detection features.
When using dynamic WEP, the authentication server provides an individual
encryption key to each client at the time of 802.1x authentication. The 802.1x
framework also allows the encryption key to be rotated at specific intervals. By
allowing each user to have a different key, and by allowing key rotation,
dynamic WEP provides a much better level of security than static WEP.
N
OTE—802.1x authentication is required when using dynamic WEP. Clients
using dynamic WEP will not be able to access the network until 802.1x con-
figuration is also completed.
To configure WEP encryption, click on the WEP radio button in the Add SSID
screen as shown in the figure below.
FIGURE 13-3 WEP Configuration
If static WEP is selected, fill in one or more keys. WEP keys must be entered in
hex, and must be either 10 characters (for 64-bit WEP) or 26 characters (for
128-bit WEP). If dynamic WEP is selected, no keys need to be configured. Both
static WEP and dynamic WEP may be enabled at the same time.