How is WEP key generated?

Standard 64-bit WEP uses a 40 bit key (also known as WEP-40), which is concatenated with a 24-bit initialization vector (IV) to form the RC4 key. At the time that the original WEP standard was drafted, the U.S. Government’s export restrictions on cryptographic technology limited the key size.

Is WEP key same as WIFI password?

The WEP key or WPA/WPA2 preshared key/passphrase is not the same as the password for the access point. The password lets you access the access point settings. The WEP key or WPA/WPA2 preshared key/passphrase allows printers and computers to join your wireless network.

What is the WEP passwords for?

WEP encrypts traffic using a 64- or 128-bit key in hexadecimal. This is a static key, which means all traffic, regardless of device, is encrypted using a single key. A WEP key allows computers on a network to exchange encoded messages while hiding the messages’ contents from intruders.

How do I find my WEP key on my phone?

How to Recover a WEP Key From an Android With Wi-Fi

  1. Tap the “Settings” icon on the Home screen of the Android device.
  2. Tap the “Wireless and Network” option.
  3. Tap on the wireless connection listed at the bottom of the page to view its WEP settings.
  4. Check the check box in front of the “Show Password” option.

How do I find my SSID and WEP key?

Open your Web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 in the Address field. 2. Click the Wireless button in the left pane. The required SSID and WEP key information is included on this screen.

What is WEP key type?

A WEP key is a security passcode for Wi-Fi devices. WEP keys enable devices on a local network to exchange encrypted (mathematically encoded) messages with each other while hiding the contents of the messages from easy viewing by outsiders.

How do I find my SSID and WEP key on my router?

If you do not recall your SSID or WEP key and have not written them down, these values can be obtained from the configuration menu of your wireless router or modem. You can connect to your router or modem through your computer’s Web browser, but you must first know the device’s IP address.

Which states have no Windfall Elimination Provision?

Currently those states include Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Texas. There are some exceptions, but government employees in all the other states now pay into Social Security.