128bit WEP

[Eric Schuele]

Jason Henson wrote:
> On 03/08/05 21:20:09, Eric Schuele wrote:
> 
>> Kevin Downey wrote:
>>
>>> ifconfig line is:
>>> ifconfig ath0 inet 192.168.2.111 mode 11g channel 6 ssid kubo  wepmode
>>> on wepkey 0x28529850294957320938294585
>>>
>>> what I am getting in dmesg is:
>>> auth0: association failed (reason 25) for 00:0D:3A:74:00:61
>>>
>>> 00:0D:3A:74:00:61 is the BSSID of the AP
>>>
>>> wicontrol -i ath0 -L  lists the AP
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>>
>> Your *key* is 104-bits (26 hex digits)... there is a 24 bit  
>> Initialization Vector added to the key.
>>
>> Double check your SSID on the AP and make sure it matches the  
>> 'ifconfig...' you have.  Also might try explicitly specifying *which*  
>> weptxkey (1-4) you are using in ifconfig.
>>
>> Also,  for what its worth my atheros cards do not work well in g with  
>> my AP (WRT54G)... I had to set it to b.  So you might try that till  
>> you get it on its feet.  Just my 2 cents.
>>
>> HTH
>> -- 
>> Regards,
>> Eric
>> _______________________________________________
> 
> 
> I set up a WRT54G and could never get it to use a high level of  
> security.  You may have to tone it down a bit from 128bit.

128-bit works fine for me.. its WPA I could never get up and running. 
Its my understanding its not yet fully supported in 5.3-STABLE or 
5.4-PRERELEASE... but that its on its way.

> 
> Try this link if you like source code
> 
> http://fxr.watson.org/fxr/search?v=RELENG53&string=BSSID
> 
> What is it saying about the BSSID 00:0D:3A:74:00:61?
> 
> Are you trying to set the SSID=BSSID or soething like that?
> 
> http://www.mpirical.com/companion/mpirical_companion.html
> 
> The BSSID is a 48bit identity used to identify a particular BSS (Basic  
> Service Set) within an area. In Infrastructure BSS networks, the BSSID  
> is the MAC (Medium Access Control) address of the AP (Access Point) and  
> in Independent BSS or ad hoc networks, the BSSID is generated randomly.
> 
> 
> The Service Set Identifier or Network Name is used within IEEE 802.11  
> networks to identify a particular network. It is usually set by the  
> administrator setting up the WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) and  
> will be unique within a BSS (Basic Service Set) or ESS (Extended  
> Service Set). The SSID may be broadcast from an AP (Access Point)  
> within the wireless network to enable Stations to determine which  
> network to “Associate” with. However, this feature should be disabled  
> as it may assist “hackers, or wardrivers” in gaining access to a  
> private network.
> 
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-- 
Regards,
Eric