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Encryption Keys Selects the default encryption keys used (either Per-User or
Shared). Only allows the selection for a Per-User key, or a Shared
First, Second, Third, or Fourth key whose corresponding field has
been completed.
Per-User Key Defines the unique encryption key for network configuration
security. This field must be populated to enable security using a
unique key.
Click on the radio button to set the unique key as the default
encryption key.
Not used in ad hoc mode.
Shared Keys(1-4) Defines a set of shared encryption keys for network configuration
security. At least one Shared Key field must be populated to enable
security using a shared key.
Click on the radio button to set the key as the default encryption
key.
Key Length Defines the length for each encryption key. The options include:
64 bit (enter 10 digits)
128 bit (enter 26 digits)
152 bit (enter 32 digits)
As the Key Length is changed, the number of available characters
in the field automatically changes. If an already-entered key is too
long, the key is automatically truncated to fit. If the key length is
increased again, the field does not update to its previous value.
3. Click OK for the changes to take effect.
Encryption TypesEncryption Types
The wireless network adapter supports three encryption types: wired equivalent
privacy (WEP), advanced encryption security (AES), and Cisco Key Integrity Protocol
(CKIP). While WEP is universally supported and commonly used, AES provides a
higher level of security because frames encrypted with AES are more difficult to
decipher without knowing the key. To use AES, specify a unique key.
Note: AES is not supported in ad hoc mode, because ad hoc mode does not support
unique keys.