NETGEAR WPN111NA user manual Using Wireless Security Features

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NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual

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 WN111 with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings. The main types of wireless security used for home networks are:

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

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

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

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 Web link to “Wireless Communications:” in Appendix B.

In addition to the WN111 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.

Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings

Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network will be able to provide this information.

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Contents Netgear RangeMax Next Wireless USB Adapter WN111 User Manual Technical Support Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC Product and Publication Details V1.0, December Contents Appendix B Related Documents Conventions, Formats, and Scope About This ManualHow to Print this Manual How to Use This ManualPrinting the Full Manual Xii Verify System Requirements What You Need Before You BeginObserve Wireless Location and Range Guidelines What Is In the BoxInstallation WN111 Default Wireless SettingsV1.0, December V1.0, December V1.0, December WPS V1.0, December WN111 Icon Colors Connecting to Wireless Networks and the InternetUnderstanding the Status Bar Smart Wizard Status BarWN111 LED Placing the USB Adapter CradleRemoving the WN111 Software Upgrading the WN111 Software V1.0, December Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility Network Connections and Wireless SecurityUnderstanding the Smart Wizard Viewing Wireless Networks in Your AreaClick the Networks tab. The Networks screen displays Joining a Network Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless NetworkUsing a PCB to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router V1.0, December Using a PIN to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router V1.0, December Manually Selecting a Wireless Network V1.0, December V1.0, December Adding Profiles ProfilesV1.0, December Setting up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile Ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection Using Wireless Security Features Wireless SecurityWireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings If WEP Authentication is Used Setting up WEP Encryption SecurityV1.0, December Setting up WPA-PSK Security Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Statistics Tab Hardware Version About TabAdvanced Settings Optimizing Wireless Performance Chapter Wireless Network PerformanceV1.0, December Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth Broadband Internet Overview of Home and Small Office Networking TechnologiesAssessing Your Speed Requirements Wired EthernetTheoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Troubleshooting Tips Chapter Troubleshooting802.11g network. See , Wireless Network Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working CorrectlyV1.0, December FCC, CE Technical SpecificationsWireless Factory Default SettingsAppendix B Related Documents V1.0, December