Setting-Up 128-Bit WEP Wireless Security on a Access Point

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security protocol designed for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN).  It can either be a 64-bit key with 10 hexadecimal digits, a 128-bit WEP key with 26 hexadecimal digits.  This encryption will prevent other users from connecting to your wireless network and protect your wireless transmissions/communications from being accessed or received by other users.

To setup WEP Wireless Security on your Linksys Access Point, perform the following steps:

Setting-Up the Linksys Access Point to use WEP

Step 1:
Go to the access point’s web-based setup page.  For instructions.
NOTE:  If you are using a Mac computer to access the access point’s web-based setup page.
Step 2:
In the Wireless Security field, click Enable.

NOTE: If the screen on your access point’s web-based setup page looks different.
Step 3:
Click Edit Security Settings.
Step 4:
On the Security Mode, select WEP.
Step 5:
On the Default Transmit Key and select any number to determine which key you’ll be using.  In this example, number 1 is selected.

Step 6:
Under the WEP Encryption drop down menu and select 128 bits 26 hex digits.
Step 7:
If you want the router to generate a Password, look for the Passphrase field and type in a unique word, then click Generate.  In this example MySecretKey was used.

Step 8:
The result will be a string of random characters.  Copy Key 1 correctly since it  was selected as the Default Transmit Key.
NOTE:  Do not give this key to anyone. This will be your wireless network key.
Step 9:
Click Save Settings.

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