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network. An access point only transmits data using the active key, but can
receive data from wireless stations using any of the four shared WEP keys.
Because the shared WEP keys are network-specific and user-independent,
they can be saved in a file together with profiles. Users can import profiles
from a file or a smart card that include shared keys and that have been created
by their system administrator.
Shared keys can be used as the only form of WEP security or used together
with a personal key.
If a wireless LAN includes a Nokia A032 Wireless LAN Access Point that is
configured to use open authentication, you can still use shared WEP keys.
Personal keys
Each wireless station can have an individual, personal WEP key. Personal
keys are used for providing additional security for wireless connections.
They are usually created by system administrators, who distribute them to
users. An access point uses a different key for each wireless station.
There are two types of personal keys, and the difference between the keys is
the type of information that is used for identifying the user:
Unlike shared keys, personal keys are not network specific, and therefore
cannot be saved together with profiles. They can, however, be separately
saved in a file.
Personal keys can be used only with the infrastructure operating
mode. Ad hoc networks use shared keys only.
Shared keys are usually created by a system administrator. In the ad hoc
operating mode, the person who is creating the ad hoc network decides on a
password and then distributes it to others. The system uses this password to
create a shared WEP key.
In the infrastructure operating mode, the same key value must be
entered both at the access point side of the network and on the wireless
station.
On the Profiles page, select the profile you want to modify and click Edit.
1
Select the Security tab, then select Use WEP security . If you do not select
2
this check box, WEP encrypted communication will be ignored. Click Add
if you want to generate a new shared key or Edit if you want to edit an
existing one.
Uses an identifier that the users can create
themselves.
Uses the MAC address of the wireless LAN card to
identify the user.
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