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3. Utilities Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless (Cont.) 64-bit WEP Encryption 64-bit WEP and 40-bit WEP are the same encryption method and can interoperate in a wireless network. This level of WEP encryption uses a 40-bit (10 Hex character) encryption scheme as a secret key, which is set by the user, and a 24-bit "Initialization Vector" scheme, which is not under user control. Together these two schemes make a 64-bit (40 + 24) encryption scheme. Some vendors refer to this level of WEP as 40-bit and others refer to this as 64-bit. ASUS WLAN products use the term 64-bit when referring to this lower level of encryption. 128-bit WEP Encryption 104-bit WEP and 128-bit WEP are the same encryption method and can interoperate on a wireless network. This level of WEP encryption uses a 104-bit (26 Hex character) encryption scheme as a secret key which is set by the user, and a 24-bit "Initialization Vector", which is not under user control. 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 Selecting "WEP-64bits" or "WEP-128bits" in the Encryption field 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, eliminating the need for users to remember passwords and to maintain compatibility between products. However, using this method to generate WEP keys is not as secure as manual assignment. ASUS Wireless Router 35

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3. Utilities
ASUS Wireless Router
35
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
Wireless (Cont.)
64-bit WEP Encryption
64-bit WEP and 40-bit WEP are the same encryption method and can
interoperate in a wireless network. This level of WEP encryption uses a
40-bit (10 Hex character) encryption scheme as a secret key, which is set
by the user, and a 24-bit “Initialization Vector” scheme, which is not under
user control.
Together these two schemes make a 64-bit (40 + 24) encryption scheme.
Some vendors refer to this level of WEP as 40-bit and others refer to this as
64-bit. ASUS WLAN products use the term 64-bit when referring to this
lower
level of encryption.
128-bit WEP Encryption
104-bit WEP and 128-bit WEP are the same encryption method and can
interoperate on a wireless network. This level of WEP encryption uses a
104-bit (26 Hex character) encryption scheme as a secret key which is set
by the user, and a 24-bit “Initialization Vector”, which is not under user
control.
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
Selecting “WEP-64bits” or “WEP-128bits” in the Encryption field 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, eliminating the need for users to remember
passwords and to maintain compatibility between products. How-
ever, using this method to generate WEP keys is not as secure as
manual assignment.