what is WEP Key? and tell me how to do it?

Answer 1

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a scheme that is part of the IEEE 802.11 wireless networking standard to secure IEEE 802.11 wireless networks (also known as Wi-Fi networks). Because a wireless network broadcasts messages using radio, it is particularly susceptible to eavesdropping. WEP was intended to provide comparable confidentiality to a traditional wired network (in particular it doesn't protect users of the network from each other), hence the name. Several serious weaknesses were identified by cryptanalysts, and WEP was superseded by Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) in 2003, and then by the full IEEE 802.11i standard (also known as WPA2) in 2004. Despite the weaknesses, WEP provides a level of security that can deter casual snooping.

I Suggest you to read more details in this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wired_Equivalent_Privacy

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Answer 2

A WEP key is essentially a password that protects a wireless network. When you implement WEP, all the traffic is encrypted (it's like putting all the information through a secret decoder ring) using the WEP key. Both the laptop connecting to the network; and the hardware providing the wireless network, must know the WEP key.

I am assuming you are running your own, home, wireless network using a router such as that purchased by Linksys, D-Link, Belkin, etc.

Simply go to the manufacturer's website, and download the manual. Consult the section that describes setting up wireless network security, and that section will tell you how to set up WEP.

Answer 3

WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy

WEP Key is like a password that you know need to be able to join the wireless network.

If you don't know the WEP for your network then ask the Administrator of the wireless network. If you are the Administrator, consult your wireless router manual for information on how to set/change the WEP Key.

Answer 4

A WEP key is a 10 or 28 digit password that blocks out all wireless computers without the key. You need to access your router from a computer (probably a wired one, not wireless), and you should be able to create a WEP passphrase and a WEP key. You can usually put in some sort of password (the passphrase), and it will create a WEP key for you.

Answer 5

WEP key is the older form of encryption for wireless routers, it has 10 character whereas WPA2 can take up to 28.
since not all hardware is compatible with WPA or WPA2 , some people with older hardware will use wep.

how you do it is dependant on your brand of products you buy. however most are similar and here it is, you must know your router's ip, connect your router to your pc or notebook via lan cable then enter the ip into a IE page, look for any tab that mentions wireless or security. for linksys , it is found under wireless, then you can set your password from there. i recall there is key 1 2 3 4 , just choose any one will do for basic setup. and enter your 10 character password into one of these keys.
remember to save your settings after that !

once its done your other clients need to enter this WEP key in order to access your wireless internet. so be sure to remember which key and password you use in the router !

Answer 6

WEP is used to control access and encrypt wireless communications. It stands for Wireless Encryption Protocol. Most wireless routers you buy these days will haveoptions to enable it and generate random keys that you write down and put on the computers you want to have access to your network. Note that WEP has been shown to be pretty easy to crack, meaning somone who was determined enough could get access to your network and sniff traffic etc.

Answer 7

A WEP key is for wireless networks, a kind of password. Look on the side of the router, and there should be a number, or it might be in your manuel.

Answer 8

WEP stands for Wired Equivilant Protection, it is basically like a password you set for your wireless router such that neibors cannot steal your internet connection. You need to get into your router settings (usually by typing 192.168.1.1 in your internet address bar, but could be other Addresses depending on the router) then find your wireless settings, goto wireless security, however, there are better forms of protection. consider WPA

Answer 9

wireless encription key

it is usually an alpha-numeric password that protects and allows users to access wireless networks (broadband)