Siemens 6500 Series User Manual

6500 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide

 

SpeedStream Gateway Setup

 

WEP security offers the same security offered by a wired LAN with encrypted packets. This option offers 
128-bit encryption, which is the most secure WEP option. This section assumes you currently have the 
“Wireless Security Configuration” window displayed on your computer. To use the WEP 128-bit option: 

1. 

Select the WEP 128-bits option from the Security Mode drop-down menu. 

2. Click 

Next. This displays the “Wireless 128-bit WEP Configuration” window. 

 

 

3. 

Select one of the following Authentication options: 

•  Open System 

Open system keys are always authenticated at the device level. After authentication, data is 
encrypted between the Gateway and the connected device. This is the weakest form of security 
and should not be used for sensitive data. 

•  Shared Key 

Shared keys accept a string of unencrypted data from a device. The Gateway encrypts with a 
WEP key and sends back the encrypted data to the attached device. 

4. 

Type a phrase in Passphrase. The passphrase is used to generate the 124-bit key. The passphrase 
can be between 1 and 32 characters. 

5. Click 

Generate Keys. The system responds by generating keys that display in the boxes under 

Passphrase.  

6. 

Select one of the keys to use for encryption. 

7. Click 

Next. One of the following happens: 

•  If you have a Powerline enabled Gateway, the “

” window is 

displayed. 

•  If you do not have a Powerline enabled Gateway, the “Finish” window is displayed. 

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