NETGEAR WNDA3100-100NAS user manual Using Wireless Security Features

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual

5.In the Channel drop-down list, Automatic should work. If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks near your wireless adapter. Use the Networks tab to view the channels in use in your area.

6.Click OK.

Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. The connection speed automatically defaults to the highest speed.

Wireless Security

Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications. If you try to connect to a network with wireless security, the Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that network, you must set up the WNDA3100 with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings. The main types of wireless security used for home networks are the following:

•Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Pre-Shared Key (WPA2-PSK)

•Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK)

•Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

For more information about wireless security, see the wireless reference document at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm.

In addition to the wireless security features, networks should use LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in the network.

Using Wireless Security Features

You can strengthen the security of your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of the wireless data communications. Or, you can use WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) encryption. For more information about wireless security, see the link to “Wireless Communications:” in Appendix B.

In addition to the WNDA3100 wireless security features, you should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in your network.

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