D-Link DWA-643 manual Configure WEP, Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager

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Section 4 - Wireless Security

Configure WEP

Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager

It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.

1.Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. From the list of available wireless networks, select the network you want to connect to can click Connect. If the network is using WEP, the screen (as shown to the right) will appear.

2.Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point.

3.Click the Show text in the password field box to see the WEP key. Unchecking it will hide the key.

4.Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.

If you would like to create a new network and enter the WEP settings, refer to the next page.

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Contents Page Table of Contents ProductPackageOverviewContents Introduction Features LEDs Hardware OverviewInstallation Remove Existing InstallationsGetting Started Disable Other Wireless Adapters DisableProperties Installation Wireless Installation Considerations Click Install Drivers Adapter InstallationInstallation If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel Click Finish Configuration Link Wireless Connection ManagerDouble-click the Wireless Conection Wireless Networks New Button Modify Delete Activate My Wireless NetworksAdd Profile Modify Profile Support About Windows XP Configuration Utility Disabling The Windows XP Utility Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Manager icon on your desktop What is WEP? Wireless SecurityWhat is WPA? Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager Configure WEPSelect WEP under Set Security Option Using the Windows XP Utility Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Select WPA/WPA2 Passphrase under Set Security Option Using the Windows XP Utility Wireless Security Troubleshooting Right-click on D-Link DWA-643 Xtreme N Computer does not recognize the DWA-643 Wireless Adapter Troubleshooting Wireless Basics Wireless Local Area Network Wlan What is Wireless?Wireless Personal Area Network Wpan HomeSmall Office and Home Office Eliminate Interference Centralize your router or Access PointSecurity Wireless ModesCheck your IP address Networking BasicsStep Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties StepWeight Technical SpecificationsFor customers within the United States Contacting Technical SupportLimited Warranty WarrantyNon-Applicability of Warranty Limited Software WarrantyDisclaimer of Other Warranties What Is Not CoveredCopyright Statement Limitation of LiabilityGoverning Law TrademarksFCC Statement CE Mark WarningImportant Note Registration