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What key lengths does WEP use?
WEP uses a shared-secret key, which is 40 bits in length. The shared-secret key is concatenated with a 24-bit initialization vector (IV) to create a 64-bit key, which is used to encrypt packets according to the RCA RC4 PRNG algorithm.
What is the minimum length for a WEP key?
Answer: A: However, I just learned that Roku’s “security help” screen says that WEP passwords should be 10 digits minimum.
How do I enable my WEP key?
Type the username and password in the login page, the default username and password are both admin. Click Wireless->Wireless Settings on left page, enable Wireless Security and select Security Type as WEP. Note: Please select Key2 and configure the password. Click Save to save the settings.
Is short key limitation of WEP?
WEP is vulnerable because the relatively short IVs and keys remain static. Within a short amount of time, WEP eventually uses the same IV for different data packets. For a large busy network, the same IVs can be used within an hour or so.
What is wrong with WEP?
The problem with WEP is that there is no guidance on how to implement IVs. Microsoft uses the RC4 stream cipher in Word and Excel — and makes the mistake of using the same keystream to encrypt two different documents.
Why is WEP so weak?
The weakness of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is because of the small value of IVs. Within a short period of time all keys are reused. This weakness of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the same for different encryption levels, because all use the 24 bit IV.
What is WEP major weakness?
Does anyone still use WEP?
Unfortunately, WEP is still present in the world. There are legacy systems and devices in certain environments that can only do WEP, plus a number of networks that have no one interested and/or knowledgeable enough to update. Like many advances in technology, phasing out the older technology takes time.