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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility

WPA-PSK (no server) uses what is known as a pre-shared key as the network key. A network key is a password that is between eight and 63 characters long. It can be a combination of letters, numbers, or characters. Each client uses the same network key to access the network. Typically, this is the mode that will be used in a home environment.

WPA (with radius server) is a system in which a radius server distributes the network key to the clients automatically. This is typically found in a business environment.

For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA, please visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking.

Most wireless products ship with security turned off. So once you have your network working, you may need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure all your wireless devices are sharing the same network key.

The following diagram shows the effect of not having the correct network key throughout your network.

Network key=

MyPassword

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Desktop Network Card

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MyPassword	MyPassword

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Network key=

WRONG Password

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Contents Dual-Band Wireless A+G Desktop Network Card Page Table of Contents Page Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionWireless Router or Access Point Placement IntroductionCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Introduction Product Features OverviewProduct Specifications Applications and AdvantagesPackage Contents System RequirementsInstalling and Setting Up the Card Installing and Setting Up the Card Insert Insert the Card into your computerSection Installing and Setting Up the Card Your setup is now complete Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection Using the Belkin Wireless Network UtilityHow to Access the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Link Speed ChannelEncryption More…Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Finding Available Networks in your AreaSecurity SignalNetwork Name TypeSetting up Wireless Network Profiles Transfer RateUsing the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Encryption Methods Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkWired Equivalent Privacy WEP Bit WEPEncryption Keys Wi-Fi Protected Access WPABit Encryption Network key= MyPassword Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility WEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server WPA with server Settings Configuring your Belkin Wireless Card to Use Security Connecting to a Wireless Network using 64-Bit or 128-Bit WEPConnecting to a Wireless Network using WPA-PSK no server Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Connecting to a Wireless Network using WPA-Radius Server or Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelesslyName of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Troubleshooting Card is not working Data transfer is sometimes slow Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart Technical Support Information FCC StatementInformation Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Wi-FIInteroperability Certificate 4372