User`s guide

Using the Local Terminal for Unit Setup and Management
BreezeNET PRO.11 Series
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User’s Guide
3.4.6 Security (Authentication Feature)
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an authentication algorithm which protects
authorized Wireless LAN users against eavesdropping. The definition of WEP is
defined in the 802.11 standard. Refer to Section 9.5.2 in the Appendix of this guide
for further information.
WEP, also referred to as the Privacy option, must be ordered specifically and is not
supported by default. The security mechanism involves configuration of the
following parameters:
• Authentication Algorithm – This module operates in two modes:
0-Open System (default): no authentication.
or 1-Shared Key authentication (for systems that have the privacy option
implemented).
• Default Key ID – The key to be used for the encryption of transmitted
messages.
• Pre-authentication – Set this parameter to Enabled when there is a great deal
of roaming between the AP’s. Pre-authentication must be activated on both the
AP’s and the stations.
• Privacy Option Implemented – Yes if Shared Key authentication is
supported, No if Shared Key authentication is not supported.
• WEP Key# 1-4 – The four encryption keys must be set before you can use the
Shared Key Authentication mode. The encryption keys you enter for the AP,
must match those defined in the stations. Each key is a combination of 10 Hex
digits.
Note: It is recommended to change the encryption keys periodically, to enhance
system security.