What is an Encryption Key

An Encryption key is used to perform encryption. Encryption is the process of transforming information into unreadable code with the help of cipher (a kind of Algorithm) that any unauthorized user cannot understand. A key is basically a string of digits. Encryption key can act as a password when a user tries to connect to a wireless network. This key is then called WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key which is just encryption key. It acts as a security measure and provides security for the network by allowing only authorized persons to connect. Decryption (which is opposite of encryption) uses a decryption key. View More...