SMC Networks ElliteConnect 2.4GHz/5GHz - Manual (Page 145)

Radio Interface
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Configuring AES encryption keys on the wireless bridge provides
far more robust security than using WEP. Also, a unique AES key
can be used for each bridge link in the wireless network, instead
of all bridges sharing the same WEP keys.
Data Encryption Setup – Enable or disable the wireless bridge to
use either WEP or AES for data encryption. If AES encryption is
selected and enabled, you must configure one encryption key for
each wireless port link on the wireless bridge. A Slave bridge
supports only one wireless port link, but a Master bridge supports
up to 16 links. (Default: Disable)
Key Type – Select the preferred method of entering AES
encryption keys on the wireless bridge and enter a key for each
bridge link in the network:
• Hexadecimal: Enter keys as exactly 32 hexadecimal digits (0
to 9 and A to F).
• Alphanumeric: Enter keys as an alphanumeric string using
between 8 and 31 characters.
Note: For each wireless port link (1 to 16), the AES keys must match on
the corresponding bridge unit.
CLI Commands for WEP Security – From the 802.11a interface
configuration mode, use the encryption command to enable
WEP encryption. To enter WEP keys, use the key command, and
then set one key as the transmit key using the transmit-key