Planet Technology WAP-1963 - Manual (Page 16)

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3.1.4 Security:
WEP is an authentication algorithm, which protects authorized Wireless LAN users against
eavesdropping. The Authentication type and WEP key of wireless stations must be the same with the
Access Point. WAP-1963 has support 64/128-bit WEP Encryption function. With this function, your
data will be transmitted over the wireless network securely. In default, this function is “Disable”. When
configuration finished, please click “Apply” to save the settings.
Parameters Description
Key Format You may select to select ASCII Characters (alphanumeric format) or Hexadecimal
Digits (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) to be the WEP Key. For example:
ASCII Characters: guest
Hexadecimal Digits: 12345abcde
Key Length You may enable or disable the WEP function from the setting item. The selections
in the setting item are changed based on the key format. Default is “Disable”.
Default Key Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data. Only the key you select it in the
“Default key” will take effect.
Key 1 - Key 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network. Fill the