Parameter description – ConnectGear WA540G User Manual
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Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration
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Parameter
Description
Key Length
You can select the 64-bit, 128 or 152-bit key to encrypt transmitted data.
Larger WEP key length will provide higher level of security, but the
throughput will be lower. You also can select Disable to transmit data
without encryption.
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 1 - Key 4
The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless
network. Fill the text box by following the rules below.
64-bit WEP: input 10-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range)
or 5-digit ASCII character as the encryption keys.
128-bit WEP: input 26-digit Hex values (in the “A -F”, “a-f” and “0-9”
range) or 10-digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys.
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.