Belkin Range Extender/ Access Point manual Supported Operating Systems, Enabling WPA-PSK no server

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Troubleshooting

Utility will appear. This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the Belkin wireless card.

3.Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network name from the “Available networks” list and click the “Properties” button.

4.Under “Network Authentication” select “WPA”.

5.In the “Authentication” tab, select the settings that are indicated by your network administrator.

6.Click “OK, then “Apply” to save the settings.

Problem:

I am NOT using a Belkin client card and I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security for a home network.

Solution:

If you are NOT using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Network Card and it is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access” is available for free download:

www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=009d8425- ce2b-47a4-abcc-2748dc9e91diplaylang=en

Note: The file that Microsoft has made available works only with Windows XP. Other operating systems are not supported at this time. You also need to ensure that the wireless card manufacturer supports WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from their support site.

Supported Operating Systems:

Windows XP Professional

Windows XP Home Edition

Enabling WPA-PSK (no server):

1.Under Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel > Network Connections”.

2.Right-click on the “Wireless Networks” tab. Ensure the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” check box is selected.

3.Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button.

4.For a home or small business user, select “WPA-PSK” under “Network Administration”.

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Contents Range Extender Access Point Increase your wireless coverage Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionWireless Router or Access Point Placement IntroductionChoose the quietest channel for your wireless network Cordless Phone PlacementAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Power LED Wireless LEDOverview Front PanelOverview Specifications Package ContentsSystem Requirements Configuring as a Wireless Access Point Connect Configuring the WureConnecting as a Wireless Access Point Install ConfigureRunning the Easy Install Wizard Software Running the Wireless Range Extender Management UtilityConfiguring the Wure Advanced Configuration Connecting the Wure Configuring with One-Touch SetupRepositioning the Wure in a Weak Signal Area or Dead Spot RepositionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XPUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Logging into the WureUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Logging out of the WureUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Quick Navigation LinksLogin/Logout Button LAN SettingsFeatures Home ButtonWireless Basic Changing the Wireless Network Name SsidUsing the Wireless Mode Switch Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode Repeater Mode Status of your connection will show in the Status box Securing your Wi-FiNetwork NameBit WEP WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyEncryption Keys WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Sharing the Same Network KeysUsing a Hexadecimal Key Bit WEP Encryption WEP SetupFor instance AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key Changing the Wireless Security Settings WPA SetupSetting WPA-Personal PSK Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting WPA2-Personal AES Setting MAC Address Filtering To Enable an Allow ListTo Enable a Deny List MAC Address ControlSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing System SettingsRestoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration Changing System Settings Configuration is now savedRestoring a Previous Configuration Updating Firmware Checking for a New Version of FirmwareDownloading a New Version of Firmware Updating the WURE’s Firmware Changing System Settings Problem TroubleshootingSolution Section Troubleshooting How do I extend the range of my wireless network? Troubleshooting Click OK, and then Apply to save the settings Troubleshooting Supported Operating Systems Enabling WPA-PSK no serverTroubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart Technical SupportInformation Federal Communications Commission NoticeCanada-Industry Canada IC ModificationsEurope-European Union Notice Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Information