2 security: 802.1x only, Figure 58 wireless > security: wep, Table 27 security: wep – ZyXEL Communications NWA3550 User Manual

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Chapter 8 Wireless Security Configuration

NWA3550 User’s Guide

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Figure 58 WIRELESS > Security: WEP

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

8.3.2 Security: 802.1x Only

Select 8021x-Only in the Security Mode field to display the following screen.

Table 27 Security: WEP

LABEL

DESCRIPTION

Profile Name

Type a name to identify this security profile.

Security Mode

Choose WEP in this field.

WEP Encryption

Select 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP or 152-bit WEP to enable data encryption.

Authentication

Method

Select Auto or Shared Key from the drop-down list box.
The default setting is Auto.

ASCII

Select this option to enter ASCII characters as the WEP keys.

Hex

Select this option to enter hexadecimal characters as the WEP keys.
The preceding “0x” is entered automatically.

Key 1 to
Key 4

The WEP keys are used to encrypt data. Both the ZyXEL Device and the wireless

stations must use the same WEP key for data transmission.
If you chose 64-bit WEP, then enter any 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal

characters ("0-9", "A-F").
If you chose 128-bit WEP, then enter 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal

characters ("0-9", "A-F").
If you chose 152-bit WEP, then enter 16 ASCII characters or 32 hexadecimal

characters ("0-9", "A-F").
You must configure all four keys, but only one key can be activated at any one

time. The default key is key 1.

Apply

Click Apply to save your changes.

Reset

Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.

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