202 Symbol Radio
VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC
Encryption (WEP)
The Symbol profile contains several choices for data encryption.
Note: The card and the Access Point are required to use the same encryption to associate and
transmit data. If the Access Point is set to Open System and the card is set to 40-bit or
128-bit encryption, no association (and therefore no data transfer) can occur. Likewise
no association occurs if the card is set to Open System and the Access Point is set to 40-
bit or 128-bit encryption.
If the Access Point is set to 40-bit and the card is set to 128-bit encryption, the Access
Point and card associate, but do not transmit data.
On the Encryption screen, select the desired encryption type:
• Open System – Select Open System if no packet encryption is desired. Click the
OK button to enable this option.
• 40-bit Shared Key algorithm – Select 40-bit encryption, enter a 10 hex digit key in
the boxes (there are two five-digit boxes per key) and click the OK button to enable
40-bit encryption. Use the Reset Keys button to clear any entered keys.
Figure 4-103 Symbol Profile – 40 bit Encryption
