Storng encryption?

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Hi! I am new to the SSL world and is very interested about the subject.   I have downloaded Apache/mod-ssl/open-ssl and started my first SSL enabled web page. However, when I view the SSL certificate on my Browser, it says "40bits" key length.   From what I read, the Strong Encryption suppose to produce 128bits key length.   Can someone help me to understand my confusion?   Thanks, Chee