Asus PCEN10 user manual WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access, Requirements, Wlan Wireless Local Area Network

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PCE-N10 WLAN Card User Manual

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an improved security system for 802.11. It is part of the 802.11i draft security standard. WPA encompasses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) along with MIC (Message Integrity Check) and other fixes to WEP such as Weak IV (Initialization Vector) filtering and Random IV generation. TKIP uses 802.1x to deploy and change temporary keys as opposed to static WEP keys once used in the past. It is a significant improvement over WEP. WPA is part of a complete security solution. WPA also requires authentication servers in enterprise security solutions.

Requirements

(1)A WPA compatible Access Point or Wireless router, (2) Operating system updates that support WPA. In XP, an updated Windows Zero Config service is needed. Users can download the Windows XP WPA patch here:

http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=009D8425-CE2B-47A4- ABEC-274845DC9E91&displaylang=en

Please note that this patch requires the installation Windows XP Service Pack 1, which is available here: http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/pro/downloads/ servicepacks/sp1/default.asp

For earlier Windows Operating systems, a WPA capable supplicant is required such as Funk Software’s Odyssey Client.

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)

This is a group of computers and other devices connected wirelessly in a small area. A wireless network is referred to as LAN or WLAN.

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Contents PCE-N10 E6391 / FebruaryCopyright 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved Asus Computer International America Manufacturer contact informationASUSTeK Computer Inc. Asia-Pacific Technical supportTable of contents Prohibition of Co-location Federal Communications CommissionFCC Radiation Exposure Statement IC Warning Statement CE Mark WarningDGT Warning Statement ArticleAsus Recycling/Takeback Services IC Radiation Exposure StatementEC Declaration of Conformity Europe Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer IncAsus Computer GmbH Authorised distributorsSystem requirements Package contentsIntroduction HardwareClick Install to start the installation Installing the PCE-N10 driver and utilitiesComplete the installation Configuring PCE-N10 using Asus utility Connecting to a wireless network manuallyConnecting to a wireless network using WPS Select Use the WPS button, then click NextSelect Use PIN code Soft AP mode Windows XP/Vista/7 Access Control List field ACLSoftware information Asus Wlan Card Setting UtilityAsus Wlan Card Setting Utility system tray icon Asus Wlan Control CenterAsus Wlan Card Config Basic OthersConfig Encryption Config Advanced ManuallyConfiguring PCE-N10 using Windows WZC service Click Windows Wireless to use itMy Wlan card cannot connect to any Access Points TroubleshootingHow do I verify that my Wlan card is installed properly? Connection quality is bad and the signal strength is weakTCP/IP protocol does not bind to the Wlan Card Glossary Cofdm for 802.11a or 802.11g Default KeyDhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Device NameDSL Modem Digital Subscriber Line DNS Server Address Domain Name SystemDirect-Sequence Spread Spectrum for 802.11b Encryption Extended Service Set ESSEssid Extended Service Set Identifier EthernetIeee Ieee 802.11a 54Mbits/secIeee 802.11g Ieee 802.11b 11Mbits/secInfrastructure IP Internet Protocol ISP Internet Service ProviderMAC Address Media Access Control IP AddressPass Phrase NIC Network Interface CardPacket PPP Point-to-Point ProtocolRadio Frequency RF Terms GHz, MHz, Hz Ssid Service Set IdentifierWeca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance StationWlan Wireless Local Area Network WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessRequirements