NETGEAR WNDA3100-100NAS user manual Setting Up WPA-PSK Security

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

Setting Up WPA-PSK Security

To configure WPA-PSK security:

1.Run the WNDA3100 Smart Wizard.

a.Make sure that the WNDA3100 software is installed and the wireless USB adapter is fully inserted in a USB port in your computer.

b.Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays:

Figure 2-9

2.Configure the Security settings.

a.In the Profile field, select the profile, or type in a profile name.

b.In the Network Name (SSID) field, and then select the network, or enter the SSID.

Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is configured in the access point.

c.In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES], and enter the passphrase.

For more about WPA2-PSK, see the link to “Wireless Communications:” in Appendix B.

3.Save your settings in a profile.

a.Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile.

b.Click Apply, and then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard.

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Contents Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 NETGEAR, IncTechnical Support SAR Statement RF Exposure InformationBand Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 Συμμορφωνεται Προσ ΤΙΣ Product and Publication Details V1.0, December Contents Appendix B Related Documents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and ScopeHow to Use This Manual How to Print This ManualV1.0, December Xii Verify System Requirements Chapter Basic SetupWhat You Need Before You Begin Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines Settings onWhat Is in the Box WNDA3100 Default Wireless SettingsInstallation Installing the WNDA3100 SoftwareConnecting the Wireless-N USB Adapter Using the Smart Wizard to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter Hidden network Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Color Condition Description WNDA3100 Icon ColorsSmart Wizard Status Bar Wireless Network Performance Understanding the Status BarMeaning Wireless-N USB Adapter LEDPlacing the USB Adapter Cradle V1.0, December Removing the WNDA3100 Software Upgrading the WNDA3100 SoftwareV1.0, December Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration UtilityViewing Wireless Networks in Your Area Understanding the Smart WizardClick the Networks tab to display the following screen Finding a Network Profiles Adding ProfilesClick Save Profile Setting up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile Select Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc for the network type Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection Select the Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc network typeWireless Security Using Wireless Security FeaturesWireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK authentication is usedSetting Up WPA-PSK Security Setting Up WEP Encryption Security V1.0, December Statistics Tab About Tab Advanced Settings V1.0, December Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless PerformanceOptimizing Your Network Bandwidth Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies Broadband InternetPowerline Assessing Your Speed RequirementsTheoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer TimeV1.0, December Problem Action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips 802.11g network. See , Wireless Network Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly Windows XP Occasional Connection ProblemsV1.0, December Technical Specifications FCC, CEWireless Factory Default SettingsFeature Description Smart Wizard Appendix B Related Documents Document LinkV1.0, December