NETGEAR WN511T Setting up WEP Encryption Security, If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK Authentication is Used

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Notebook Adapter WN511T User Manual

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.

Use the procedures below to set up basic security settings in the WN511T.

Setting up WEP Encryption Security

Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security.

1.Run the Wireless Adapter Smart Wizard.

a.Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless Adapter is into the Cardbus slot in your computer.

b.Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens.

Figure 3-7

2.Configure the Security settings.

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

b.In the Network Name (SSID) field 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 WEP.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements Eesti Product and Publication Details Vv1.1, April Contents Appendix B Related Documents Chapter About This Manual Audience, Scope, and ConventionsVv1.1, April Chapter Basic Setup Observe Wireless Location and Range GuidelinesWhat You Need Before You Begin Verify System RequirementsDefault Wireless Settings What’s in the Box?Installation Instructions Now, when prompted, insert your wireless notebook adapterFor Windows XP users, choose the wizard Vv1.1, April Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet Smart Wizard Status BarConnection Indicator Description Icon ColorsUpgrading the Wireless Adapter Software Removing the SoftwareNetwork Connections and Wireless Security Understanding the Smart WizardFinding a Network Profiles Adding ProfilesSetting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router Setting up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile Vv1.1, April Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection Wireless Security Know Your Wireless Network SettingsWireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings If WEP Authentication is UsedSetting up WEP Encryption Security If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK Authentication is UsedSetting up WPA2-PSK Security Setting up WPA-PSK Security Advanced Settings Networks Statistics About Chapter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting TipsFrequently Asked Questions Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save my settingsAd Hoc mode is not working correctly Why do I see no more than 54 Mbps on the status bar? Wireless Adapter is not getting an IP addressWhy do I see two Wireless Adapter icons in the System Tray? Vv1.1, April Default Configuration Settings WirelessTechnical Specifications LEDAppendix B Related Documents Document LinkRelated Documents
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