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Detailed Radio Configuration / Diagnostics RLX2 Series ♦ 802.11a, b, g, n
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6.3.3 WEP key
A key is a set of hexadecimal (hex) or ASCII characters used to encrypt data.
This field is only available when using WEP encryption type. Be sure to record
the WEP encryption key to retrieve if needed.
To create a 64-bit WEP key, enter five normal text characters in the WEP key
field, which converts the characters automatically to 10 hex digits. Alternatively,
enter 10 hex digits (0 to 9, a to f, A to F) directly in the WEP key field.
To create a 128-bit key, enter 13 normal text characters, which convert to 26 hex
digits, or enter 26 hex digits (0 to 9, a to f, A to F) directly.
Note: Clients often support more than one WEP key. Packets received can be decrypted using any
one of the keys if programmed, but packets are always transmitted with the "default" WEP key
number. If a transmit key number is set on the RLX2 radio, make sure all other radios and clients
have this key programmed. To set keys other than key 1 on some clients using Windows,
Advanced settings may be used.
Programming more than one key on the RLX2 radio requires setting the key
number to the key, entering the key, and saving the changes. Repeat these steps
for each key to program, saving after each one. Finally, change to the desired
transmit key number if necessary and save again (If "****" remains in the key
field, the previously programmed key will not be changed when changes are
applied)
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