Specifications

Browser-Based Configuration Pages
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NXA-WAP1000 Smart Wireless Access Point
Using WEP
To configure WLAN-specific WEP encryption settings:
1. Go to Configuration > 2.4G or Configuration > 5G. The Configuration :: xx :: Common page appears.
2. Click one of the eight Wireless (#) tabs. The Configuration :: xx:: Wireless (#) page appears (FIG. 17).
You can configure up to 8 SSIDs per radio (16 on dual radio APs).
3. Click the Encryption Method menu, and then click WEP. An additional set of WEP-specific
encryption options appears (FIG. 22).
WEP encryption has been proven to be easily circumvented. Using WPA whenever
possible is highly recommended. Only use WEP if your client devices do not support
WPA.
FIG. 22 WEP Encryption Options
WEP Encryption Options
Authentication Mode: • Open: No security measure is enforced.
• Shared Key: The selected Default Shared Key is used.
• Auto: Automatically-selected authentication mode.
Encryption Strength: • 64 bit: Specify the key with 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters.
• 128 bit: Specify the key with 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters.
The 128-bit cryptography is stronger privacy protection for your network and
is recommended if you use WEP.
Key Entry Method: • Hexadecimal: The encryption key only accepts hexadecimal characters (0-9,
A-F).
• ASCII Text: The encryption key accepts ASCII characters.
Passphrase: When using WEP, this passphrase can be used as a seed for automatic
random key generation. Enter some text and click the Generate button. The
system will generate the WEP key automatically. You may specify a
passphrase up to 32 characters.
Please note that the algorithm used for key generation may vary from system to
system. Checking the WEP keys used between wireless stations and the AP is
recommended.
WEP Key: Enter the key manually according to the Key Entry Method and Encryption
Strength settings.
Key Index: Choose the index, from “1” to “4”, that the WEP key is to be stored in.