NETGEAR WPN111NA user manual Setting up WEP Encryption Security, If WEP Authentication is Used

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NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual

Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Any (First available network) is the default WN111 wireless network name (SSID). You might customize it using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized wireless network name (SSID) on the line below.

Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless USB adapter. For the access point and wireless nodes to communicate with

each other, all must be configured with the same SSID.

Wireless network name (SSID): ______________________________

If WEP Authentication is Used.

WEP Encryption key size. Identify one: 64-bitor 128-bit. The encryption key size must match the wireless network settings.

Data Encryption (WEP) Keys. There are two methods for creating WEP data encryption keys. Whichever method you use, record the key values in the spaces below.

Passphrase method. ______________________________ These characters are case sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters and click the Generate Keys button. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method.

Manual method. These values are not case sensitive. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hex digits (any combination of 0-9 or a-f). For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits.

Key 1: _____________________________ Key 2: _____________________________

Key 3: _____________________________ Key 4: _____________________________

If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK Authentication is Used.

Passphrase: ______________________________ These characters are case sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to WPA-PSK as well and are configured with the correct Passphrase.

Setting up WEP Encryption Security

Follow these steps to configure WEP Encryption Security:

1.Run the WN111 Smart Wizard.

a.Make sure the WN111 software is installed and the WN111 is connected to the USB port in your computer.

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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 About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and ScopeHow to Use This Manual How to Print this ManualPrinting the Full Manual Xii What You Need Before You Begin Verify System RequirementsWhat Is In the Box Observe Wireless Location and Range GuidelinesWN111 Default Wireless Settings InstallationV1.0, December V1.0, December V1.0, December WPS V1.0, December Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet WN111 Icon ColorsSmart Wizard Status Bar Understanding the Status BarPlacing the USB Adapter Cradle WN111 LEDRemoving the WN111 Software Upgrading the WN111 Software V1.0, December Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration UtilityViewing Wireless Networks in Your Area Understanding the Smart WizardClick the Networks tab. The Networks screen displays Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless Network Joining a 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 Profiles Adding 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 Wireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings Wireless SecurityUsing Wireless Security Features Setting up WEP Encryption Security If WEP Authentication is UsedV1.0, December Setting up WPA-PSK Security Setting up WPA2-PSK Security Statistics Tab About Tab Hardware VersionAdvanced Settings Chapter Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless PerformanceV1.0, December Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies Broadband InternetWired Ethernet Assessing Your Speed RequirementsTheoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Chapter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips802.11g network. See , Wireless Network Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly Windows XP Occasional Connection ProblemsV1.0, December Technical Specifications FCC, CEFactory Default Settings WirelessAppendix B Related Documents V1.0, December