WEP Key question

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I installed a new firmware on my access point, and since then, I don't
see the WEP 128 bit key anymore.

What does the iPAQ 4150 WEP feature "The key is provided for me
automatically." mean? Is the key really transmitted automatically from
the access point to the client (iPAQ)?

If so, this voids security since other clients could catch the WEP key
as well.

Any explanantion would be appreciated.

Many thanks!

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Georges

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This option is more for a enterprise using a radius server backend. On my
network you need a user certificate to get on my wifi network and then that
cert is checked against the radius server and the radius server provides the
key. That's the only time I seen this option used.

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"Georges Heinesch" <nomorespam@nomorespam.com> wrote in message
news:2rpcrvF1cqk8tU2@uni-berlin.de...
>I installed a new firmware on my access point, and since then, I don't see
>the WEP 128 bit key anymore.
>
> What does the iPAQ 4150 WEP feature "The key is provided for me
> automatically." mean? Is the key really transmitted automatically from the
> access point to the client (iPAQ)?
>
> If so, this voids security since other clients could catch the WEP key as
> well.
>
> Any explanantion would be appreciated.
>
> Many thanks!
>
> --
> Georges

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Clinton Fitch III wrote:

> You are correct in that if your Access Point is configured to provide the
> key to clients automatically anyone can get on your network. However, this
> feature is usually disabled by default on most APs.

My AP (SMC 2804WBR V.2) says "Active Transmit Key" next to the active
key. I can select one of 4 keys, but I cannot deselect the feature for
all keys.

Does this mean that my AP transmits the key and that it can be used by a
client with the "The key is provided for me automatically." option?

> If you enable this feature on your P/PC and it isn't enabled on the AP, you
> will not be able to communicate. It has to be configured at both ends.
> This is true for Pocket PCs as well as PCs and Mac's.
>
> The idea behind transmitting the key is to allow encryption but make it easy
> for users to get access to a network or the internet in a controlled
> environment.
>
> I hope this helps answer your question.

It does. Thanks a lot!

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Georges