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Chapter 4 ZyXEL Utility 4.3.1 WEP Key Settings This screen allows you to configure WEP encryption for a profile. Click the Settings > WEP Encryption button to open it. Note: For more information on wireless LAN security, see Section 2.3 on page 19. Figure 7 The Settings Screen The following table describes this screen. Table 6 WEP Key Settinhs TAB DESCRIPTION Key Length Select an encryption key length. Options are 64bit and 128bit. The bit size means the cipher is larger and (generally) more difficult to crack. Use the key length that is compatible with the network you want to join. Key Format Select either Hexadecimal or ASCII, depending on the requirements of the network you want to join. A hexidecimal key must be exactly 10 digits for a 64-bit key and exactly 26 digits for a 128-bit key. An ASCII key must be exactly 5 alphanumeric characters for a 64-bit key and exactly 13 alphanumeric characters for a 128-bit key. Default Key ID Select the key ID that will be used first whenever you connect to the network associated with this profile. The other key IDs are used in order in the event the default key ID fails. Key Value 1 ~ 4 Enter the required key for this profile's encryption scheme. The key you enter must match the requirements for the selected Key Length and Key Format. 28 NWD-271N User's Guide

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Chapter 4 ZyXEL Utility
NWD-271N User’s Guide
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4.3.1
WEP Key Settings
This screen allows you to configure WEP encryption for a profile. Click the
Settings > WEP Encryption
button to open it.
Note: For more information on wireless LAN security, see
Section 2.3 on page 19
.
Figure 7
The Settings Screen
The following table describes this screen.
Table 6
WEP Key Settinhs
TAB
DESCRIPTION
Key Length
Select an encryption key length. Options are
64bit
and
128bit
. The bit
size means the cipher is larger and (generally) more difficult to crack.
Use the key length that is compatible with the network you want to join.
Key Format
Select either
Hexadecimal
or
ASCII
, depending on the requirements
of the network you want to join.
A hexidecimal key must be exactly 10 digits for a 64-bit key and exactly
26 digits for a 128-bit key.
An ASCII key must be exactly 5 alphanumeric characters for a 64-bit
key and exactly 13 alphanumeric characters for a 128-bit key.
Default Key ID
Select the key ID that will be used first whenever you connect to the
network associated with this profile. The other key IDs are used in order
in the event the default key ID fails.
Key Value 1 ~ 4
Enter the required key for this profile’s encryption scheme. The key you
enter must match the requirements for the selected
Key Length
and
Key Format
.