Asus WL-320gP User Manual - Page 33

3. Software Access Point Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Together these two schemes make a 128-bit (104 + 24) encryption scheme. Some vendors refer to this level of WEP as 104-bit and others refer to this as 128-bit. ASUS WLAN products use the term 128-bit when referring to this higher level of encryption. Passphrase Select "WEP-64bits" or "WEP-128bits" in the Encryption field, and the Access Point generates four WEP keys automatically. A combination of up to 64 letters, numbers, or symbols is required. Alternatively, leave this field blank and type in four WEP keys manually. WEP-64bit key: 10 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F) WEP-128bit key: 26 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F) Note: The ASUS WLAN family of products uses the same algorithm to generate WEP keys. It eliminates the need for users to remember passwords and maintains compatibility between products. But, this method to generate WEP keys is not as secure as manual assignment. WEP Key You can set a maximum of four WEP keys. A WEP key is either 10 or 26 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F) based on whether you select 64-bits or 128-bits in the WEP pull-down menu. The ASUS 802.11g AP and ALL of its wireless clients MUST have at least the same default key. Key Index The Default Key field lets you specify which of the four encryption keys to use to transmit data on your wireless LAN. As long as the ASUS 802.11g AP or wireless mobile client with which you are communicating has the same key in the same position, you can use any of the keys as the default key. If the ASUS 802.11g AP and ALL of its wireless clients use the same four WEP keys, select "key rotation" to maximize security. Otherwise, choose one key in common as the default key. Network Rotation Key Interval This field specifies the time interval (in seconds) after which a WPA group key is changed. Enter '0' (zero) to indicate that a periodic key-change is not required. ASUS 802.11g Access Point 33