NETGEAR WN121T user manual Setting up WPA2-PSK Security

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3.Select the WEP encryption strength you will use.

64-bit WEP data encryption

128-bit WEP data encryption

Note: The 128-bit encryption keys require more processing, and slow performance slightly.

4.Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase. The configuration utility will automatically generate the WEP keys.

Note: The characters are case sensitive. Be sure to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the network.

If the passphrase method is not available in the other devices, you must manually enter the keys to match exactly what is in the access point and other 802.11b wireless devices.

5.Save your settings in a Profile.

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

b.Click Apply.

c.Click Close to exit the configuration utility.

Setting up WPA2-PSK Security

Follow the steps below to configure WPA2-PSK Security.

1.Run the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Smart Wizard.

a.Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is fully inserted in a USB port in your computer.

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Contents Netgear Next 300 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Technical Support Europe EU Declaration of Conformity English Product and Publication Details V2.0, February Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Conventions, Formats, and Scope About This ManualHow to Print this Manual How to Use This ManualPrinting the Full Manual Xii Verify System Requirements Chapter Basic SetupWhat You Need Before You Begin Default Wireless Settings Observe Wireless Location and Range GuidelinesWhat Is in the Box Installation V2.0, February Hidden Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Smart Wizard Status Bar Icon ColorsInternet connection. See , Wireless Network Performance Removing the Software Upgrading the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter SoftwareV2.0, February Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility Network Connections and Wireless SecurityUnderstanding the Smart Wizard Viewing Wireless Networks in Your AreaV2.0, February Finding a Network Adding Profiles ProfilesSetting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router 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 Know Your Wireless Network Settings Wireless SecurityIf WEP Authentication is Used Wireless Network Name Ssid and Security SettingsSetting up WEP Encryption Security Setting up WPA2-PSK Security V2.0, February Setting up WPA-PSK Security Advanced Settings Statistics About Optimizing Wireless Performance Chapter Wireless Network PerformanceV2.0, February Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth Broadband Internet Overview of Home and Small Office Networking TechnologiesAssessing Your Speed Requirements Wired EthernetV2.0, February Troubleshooting Tips Chapter TroubleshootingAppendix B Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working CorrectlyWireless Default Configuration SettingsUSB Technical SpecificationsDocument Link Appendix B Related DocumentsV2.0, February