User's Manual

NPort W2150A/W2250A Series Web Console: Network Settings
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Security Settings for WEP Encryption
When Encryption is set to WEP on the Security page for the WLAN profile, you will be able to configure
WEP key length, WEP key index, and WEP key source. Other settings will be displayed depending on
how WEP key source is configured.
WEP Key Length
Default 64bits
Options 64bits, 128bits
Description This field specifies the length of the WEP key. 64bits is the industry standard for WEP, but
128bits provides better protection.
WEP Key Index
Default 1
Options 1 through 4
Description This field specifies the primary WEP key to use for the WLAN.
WEP Key Source
Default Manual
Options Manual, Generate WEP keys by passphrase
Description This field specifies whether the WEP key will be generated manually or through a user-
specified passphrase. A passphrase is equivalent to a free-text password that will be used
to generate the WEP key. A passphrase is typically easier to remember and enter than a
long and complicated WEP key.
WEP Passphrase
Default
Options free text (e.g., “This is the WEP passphrase”)
Description This field is only available if WEP key source is set to Generate WEP keys by
passphrase. A standard hexadecimal password will be generated using the supplied
passphrase. For example, if “404tech” is entered, the WEP key will be
“DB971608E942FC39BD89FC4ADB”.