NETGEAR WG511v2 user manual Using Wireless Security Features

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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2

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 WG511v2 with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings. The main types of wireless security used for home networks are:

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

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

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

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.

The procedures below explain how to configure the wireless encryption settings of your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2.

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:” on page B-1.

In addition to the WG511v2 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.

The procedures below show how to set up the WEP encryption settings of your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2.

Network Connections and Wireless Security

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Vv2.2, December Product and Publication Details Vv2.2, December Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Audience, Scope, Conventions Chapter About This ManualV2.2, December Key Features and Compatible Products About the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511v2Chapter Introduction What’s in the Box? Road Map for How to Get There From Here Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless A Road Map for How to Get There From Here V2.2, December What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Basic SetupVerify System Requirements Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines WG511v2 Default Wireless SettingsInfrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511v2 Basic Installation InstructionsV2.2, December V2.2, December For Windows 2000 & 98SE/Me Users Installing a WG511v2 V2.2, December V2.2, December Smart Wizard Status Bar Connecting to Wireless Networks and the InternetConnection Indicator Description WG511v2 LEDs WG511v2 Icon ColorsUpgrading the WG511v2 Software Removing the WG511v2 SoftwareUnderstanding the WG511v2 Smart Wizard Network Connections and Wireless SecurityFinding 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 V2.2, December V2.2, December Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection Using Wireless Security Features Wireless SecurityIf WEP Authentication is Used Wireless Network Name Ssid and Security SettingsSetting up WEP Encryption Security Setting up WPA2-PSK Security V2.2, December Setting up WPA-PSK Security Networks Advanced SettingsButtons Statistics About V2.2, December V2.2, December Troubleshooting Tips Chapter TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions WG511v2 Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save my settings WG511v2 is not getting an IP address XP Professional and XP Home occasional connection problemsVv2.2, December FCC, CE, Telec Appendix a Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications Document Link Appendix B Related DocumentsAppendix B-2 Related Documents
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