Belkin N300 XR user manual Connecting to a Secure Wi-FiNetwork

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Installing and Setting up the Adapter

Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi®Network

If you choose to connect to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA/WPA2 or WEP) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box.

Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security level (64- or 128-bit), the user will be asked to input a 10- or 26-character hex key. A hex key

is a combination of letters, a–f, and numbers, 0–9.

Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA®/WPA2®) is the new standard in wireless security. Instead of a hex key, WPA/WPA2 uses only passphrases, which are much easier to remember. The passphrase is 8–63 characters and can consist of alphabet letters and numbers.

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Contents Surf N300 XR Table Of Contents Introduction Benefits of a Home Network Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionIntroduction Placement of your Wireless Router or Access Point Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceCordless Phone Placement Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Overview Product Features Difficult-to-wire environments Applications and AdvantagesCompatibility with 802.11b/g products Product Specifications USB ConnectorPackage Contents System RequirementsImportant Install the Software Before Inserting the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installation Process for Windows XP Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Connecting to a Secure Wi-FiNetwork Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelesslyPower LED does not come on Adapter is not working Troubleshooting Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the InternetData transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poor Troubleshooting Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart What’s the difference between 802.11g and 802.11n?Technical Support Australia New Zealand Singapore EuropeInformation FCC StatementFederal Communications Commission Notice Radiation Exposure Statement ModificationsIndustry Canada Statement IC Radiation Exposure StatementEuropean Compliance Statement What will we do to correct problems? What is not covered by this warranty?What the period of coverage is How to get service How state law relates to the warranty