Brocade Mobility RFS7000-GR Controller System Reference Guide (Supporting software release 4.1.0.0-040GR and later) - Manual (Page 139)

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Viewing and configuring switch WLANs
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Configuring different encryption types
To configure the WLAN data encryption options available on the switch, refer to the following:
• Configuring WEP 64
• Configuring WEP 128 / KeyGuard
• Configuring WPA/WPA2 using TKIP and CCMP
Configuring WEP 64
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security protocol specified in the IEEE Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)
standard. WEP is designed to provide a WLAN with a level of security and privacy comparable to
that of a wired LAN.
WEP 64 is a less robust encryption scheme than WEP 128 (shorter WEP algorithm for a hacker to
duplicate), but WEP 64 may be all that a small-business user needs for the simple encryption of
wireless data. However, networks that require more security are at risk from a WEP flaw. The
existing 802.11 standard alone offers administrators no effective method to update keys.
To configure WEP 64:
1. Select Network > Wireless LANs from the main menu tree.
2. Select an existing WLAN from those displayed within the Configuration tab and click the Edit
button.
A WLAN screen displays with the WLAN’s existing configuration. Refer to the Authentication
and Encryption columns to assess the WLAN’s existing security configuration.
3. Select the WEP 64 button from within the Encryption field.
4. Click the Config button to the right of the WEP 64 checkbox.
The WEP 64 screen displays.
5. Specify a 4 to 32 character Pass Key and click the Generate button.