setting up a system which strictly demands the usage of WEP encryption
When setting up a system which strictly demands the usage of WEP encryption for
all data transmissions, all the WavePOINTs in the system must be configured to
have the parameter “Deny non-encrypted Data†set to ON (checked in the tickbox).
This will assure that only stations with WEP encryption enabled can connect
to the network. In a system configured this way, all data transmissions, including
multicasts are encrypted with the specified key(s).
It is also possible to setup a mixed system, where non-WEP stations are allowed to
connect to the WavePOINTs and to communicate in clear-text. To create that
situation, the parameter “Deny non-encrypted Data†must be set OFF (not
checked in the tick-box) for all WavePOINTs or for a selection of WavePOINTs.
Such WavePOINTs will accept non-encrypting stations. To allow such stations to
receive network information, the multicasts sent by the WavePOINT are not
encrypted.
Like WEP is “encrypted”.
Seriously, if you’re trying to increase your security by requiring WEP, you might as well not bother. Encrypt with WPA but stay current on security news because when that’s cracked you will need to move to whatever replaces it.