User Manual

Setting Pre-Shared Keys
Pre-Shared keys can be defined using the “Define Pre-Shared Keys” box
Figure 4-10
Key Entry Method
– Determines the entry method for an encryption key:
• Hexadecimal (0-9, A-F)
• ASCII text (any keyboard characters, A-Z, 0-9).
PreUser Key
– Defines the unique encryption key for network configuration security. The Pre User
key is used with many authentication mechanism and encryption
Shared Keys
– Determines a set of shared encryption keys (First, Second, Third, Fourth) used for
wireless encryption and security. At least one Shared Key field must be populated to enable security
using a shared key. If more then one key is defined then Click on the radio button to select a key as
the default encryption key.
Key Length
– The options for Key Length are
• 64 bit encryption (10 digits)
• 128 bit encryption (26 digits)
• 152 bit encryption (32 digits)
The number of available characters allowed to be entered in the encryption key field will automatically be
determined by the Key length setting.