Confused about "WEP Password" vs "WEP 40/128-bit hex"

	Welcome to the MacNN Forums.
	If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
	You are here: MacNN Forums > Enthusiast Zone > Networking > Confused about "WEP Password" vs "WEP 40/128-bit hex"

uv23 Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary, Canada Status: Offline	Jul 17, 2004, 11:53 AM
	Hi folks. At home I am currently using a linksys wireless-G router with my powerbook. I was having connectivity issues using WPA so went back to WEP. I created a phrase in the router config, from which it generated a 128 bit hex key. Now, for a long time, I connected using "WEP Password" in the airport config with that key, and it worked fine. But then I tried using the same key with a "WEP 40/128-bit hex" config and it also works. What is the difference between these two config types? is one better than the other? Enlightenment appreciated.