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airHaul™ Nexus User Guide
WEP Enable/Disable WEP Encryption
WEP Key Type HEX
WEP Key Size Choose encryption key size between 40 bits and 104 bits
When the key size is changed, all 4 keys are lost and the user needs to
re-enter them.
64 bits: The user has to input 10 HEX digits.
128 bits: The user has to input 26 HEX digits.
Valid Key Choose which key in the key table is used for authentication: 1 – 4
This value must match the root device and the client key.
Key Table Display/Set WEP keys
A maximum of four keys can be set.
Follow the steps below to configure the Data Encryption parameters:
1. Click the ‘Security’ link from the ‘Radio Main’ page.
2. Click the ‘Enable’ button on the WEP.
3. Choose the Authentication as ‘Open System’ or ‘Shared Key’ by clicking on the radio button.
4. Choose a WEP Key Size (64 Bits or 128 Bits) from the drop down menu. The WEP key length
is 10 characters for 64 Bits and 26 characters for 128 Bits.
5. Choose a valid Key from the drop down menu.
6. Enter the WEP key in the Key Table entries.
7. Click the ‘Apply Changes’ button to change the settings.
Note: The system will validate the key entries and provide error or warning notifications.
The user must enter the key indicated by the Valid Key selection.