HP ProCurve Wireless Access Point 420 - Hewlett Packard

Web: Setting up WEP Shared-Keys
Access Point Configuration
Configuring Wireless Security
Setting up shared keys enables the basic IEEE 802.11 Wired Equivalent
Privacy (WEP) on the access point to prevent unauthorized access to the
network.
If you choose to use WEP shared keys instead of an open system, be sure to
define at least one static WEP key for user authentication and data encryption.
Also, be sure that the WEP shared keys are the same for each client in the
wireless network.
Not e WEP has been found to be seriously flawed and cannot be recommended for
a high level of network security. For more robust wireless security, the access
point provides Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) for improved data encryption
and user authentication.
The Shared Key Setup window on the Security tab enables WEP shared keys to
be configured for the access point.
The web interface enables you to modify these parameters:
■ Authentication Type Setup: Sets the access point to communicate with
clients using pre-configured static shared keys or as an open system that
accepts network access attempts from any client.
• Open System: Select this option if you plan to use WPA or 802.1x as
a security mechanism. If you don’t set up any other security mechanism
on the access point, the network has no protection and is open
to all users.
• Shared Key: Sets the access point to use WEP shared keys. If this
option is selected, you must configure at least one key on the access
point and all clients.
■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Setup: Enable or disable the access
point to use WEP shared keys. If this option is selected, you must
configure at least one key on the access point and all clients.
■ Shared Key Setup: Select 64 Bit, 128 Bit, or 152 Bit. Note that the same
size of encryption key must be supported on all wireless clients.
■ Key Type: Select the preferred method of entering WEP encryption keys
on the access point and enter up to four keys:
• Hexadecimal: Enter keys as 10 hexadecimal digits (0 to 9 and A to
F) for 64 bit keys, 26 hexadecimal digits for 128 bit keys, or 32
hexadecimal digits for 152 bit keys.
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