Netgear MA301 MA301 Reference Manual - Page 19

Encryption Encryption WEP Key Entry/Passphrase WEP Key Entry/Manual Entry Default Tx Key Set the data encryption level for the wireless node. The data encryption level must be the same between all wireless nodes and access points in the same network. The possible values for the data encryption level are Disable, 64 bits and 128 bits. 64-bit data encryption is also called 40-bit data encryption by some vendors. For more explanation on data encryption, please refer to the wireless network fundamental chapter at the beginning of this reference guide. Setting the data encryption level to Disable is to not use any encryption; this is also called Open System data encryption. Setting the data encryption level to 64-bit configures the wireless node to use the 40-bit (also called 64-bit) Shared Key data encryption method. 128-bit encryption is another possible Shared Key data encryption method. A 32-character (maximum) passphrase can be used to generate the encryption key when using the Shared Key (64-bit or 128-bit) data encryption method. However, this field is only visible when entering the passphrase for the first time. When the encryption folder tab is open for the second time, the passphrase will not be visible. Make a note of the passphrase when providing it to the wireless node, as this information is needed for all other wireless nodes on the same network. The encryption key used to encrypt/decrypt wireless data. When set to 64-bit (also called 40-bit) data encryption mode, you may specify up to four different keys to encrypt wireless data. However, only one key is allowed in the 128-bit data encryption mode. When the encryption level is set to 64-bit (also called 40-bit by some other vendors), the wireless LAN configuration utility allows you to specify up to four different keys to encrypt wireless data. The Default Tx field allows you to specify which one of the four keys to activate. About The About screen shows the release information of the wireless LAN configuration utility software and the wireless nodes firmware. 17