NETGEAR MA101 manual Configuring WEP Encryption Security

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Configuring WEP Encryption Security

The MA101 USB Adapter allows you to restrict access to your wireless network based on WEP keywords. Following the steps below to perform this procedure.

1.Run the Configuration Utility and select the Security tab page.

Figure 3-2: Configuring WEP Encryption

2.Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. The characters are case sensitive. Use the same values when configuring other wireless devices that will communicate with this wireless USB adapter.

•40/64-bit WEP data encryption

•128-bit WEP data encryption

Note: A larger encryption key requires more processing to encode/decode the messages. Larger encryption key lengths may slow the communications process response times.

3.Click Apply then OK for the changes to take effect.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support Contents Index Preface About This Installation Guide Bold times roman User inputPage Chapter Introduction About the MA101 802.11b Wireless USB AdapterKey Features and Related Netgear Products What’s in the Box? Model MA101 Resource CD, includingRoad Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ Road Map for How to Get There From HereA Road Map for How to Get There From Here Up the MA101 Other computers Connect to Password that have been Help Network Page Chapter Installing MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter What You Will Need Before You BeginVerify System Requirements Observe Location and Range GuidelinesTwo Basic Operating Modes MA101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Infrastructure Mode Connect the MA101 USB Adapter to your computer Setting Up the MA101 in Infrastructure ModeFor Windows XP Users Installing a MA101 Install the MA101 driver software Verify wireless connectivity to your network Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your computer For Windows 98/Me Users Installing a MA101Install the MA101 software Click Yes when asked if you want to reboot the system Configure your wireless adapter Ssid WirelessFor Windows 2000 Users Installing a MA101 Insert the Model MA101 Resource CD into your CD-ROM drivePage MA101 Configuration Utility Using the MA101 to Connect in Ad-Hoc Mode MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter in Ad-Hoc ModeConfigure your wireless adapters Setting Up a MA101 in Ad-Hoc ModeSet up the MA101 USB Adapter for your computer Computer-to-computer Ad-Hoc networks onlyVerify wireless connectivity between the computers Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors Color Condition DescriptionTroubleshooting Tips Symptom Cause SolutionPage Protecting Your Wireless Connection Enabling Basic Wireless Security FeaturesPage Setting the Wireless Network Name Ssid Changing the SsidConfiguring WEP Encryption Security Configuring WEP EncryptionAppendix a Technical Specifications DsssPage Appendix B 802.11b Wireless Networking Basics Related Publications Wireless NetworkingWireless Network Configuration Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer WorkgroupExtended Service Set Identification Essid Authentication and WEP EncryptionWireless Channel Selection Wired Equivalent Privacy WEPRadio frequency channels used are listed in Table Page Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP NetworkingConfiguring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking ComponentsPage Page Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Choose Settings, and then Control PanelLocate your Network Neighborhood icon Page Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesDhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XPConnection with the wireless icon and choose Status TCP/IP details are presented on the Support tab Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Page Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or Page Index NumericsPage Page Page Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Page NETGEAR, Inc