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7.2.1.1 Static WEP
The configuration of Static WEP parameters enables pre-shared WEP key encryption. Authentication is
not supported by this method.
The security level of this method is known to be weak.
Static WEP parameters are entered via the following screen upon selection:
Static WEP Parameters
Key Size
The setting can be configured as either 40 bits (64-bit WEP) or 104 bits (128-
bit WEP).
(For WDS setting, 128 bits will also be available.)
Key Format
The setting can be configured as either ASCII or HEX.
• ASCII will be applied to encryption keys that are manually entered
only.
• HEX will be applied to encryption keys that are either manually entered
or automatically generated.
Passphrase
Combination of words and characters used to generate an encryption key.
Click Generate Key to create the key.
Encryption Key
This setting specifies a user-specified encryption key value.
For ASCII format, key length is either 5 or 13.
For HEX format, key length is either 10 or 26.
Shared Key
Authentication
This setting enables the use of shared key authentication. Open authentication
is the default authentication.