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Peplink Balance Series

16.3.1 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).

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.

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.

16.3.2 802.1X Parameters

The configuration of 802.1X parameters enables Radius-based 802.1X authentication with a dynamic

WEP key. Once selected, Radius Server Setting will be available.

The configuration screen is as follows:

802.1x Parameters

WEP Key Size The setting can be configured as either 40 bits or 104 bits.

Re-keying Period

This setting specifies the length of time throughout which the broadcast key

remains valid. Upon expiration of Re-keying Period, the broadcast key will no

longer be valid and the renewal of the broadcast key will be required.

The default is 14400 seconds (i.e. 4 hours).

A value of 0 disables re-keying.