Netgear MA311 MA311 User Manual - Page 25

After entering the WEP keys in the key field, click the OK button and then click the Apply button on the Configuration tab to make the setting take effect. Important: The WEP key must be set up exactly the same on the Wireless LAN stations as they are on the wireless Access Points. Security Enable Encryption (WEP Key) Key Length Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Enables the data encryption for the wireless node. To disable the data encryption (by unchecking the box) is to not use any encryption; this is also called Open System data encryption. To enable encryption is to use the Shared Key data encryption method. The key length must be the same between all wireless nodes and access points in the same network. The possible values for the data encryption level are 64 bits and 128 bits. The 64-bit data encryption is also called 40-bit data encryption by some vendors. For further information on data encryption, please refer to Chapter 7: Wireless Network Fundamentals in this reference guide. Keys used to encrypt/decrypt wireless data. When set to 64-bit (also called 40-bit) or 128-bit data encryption mode, you may specify up to four different keys to encrypt wireless data. 22