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Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network

Configure Wireless Security

It is recommended to enable wireless security (WEP/WPA/WPA2) 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 security key or passphrase being used.

1.Open the Windows® Vista™ Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network.

2.Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect.

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Page Preface Trademarks Table of Contents Troubleshooting Wireless Basics ProductPackageOverviewContents Introduction Power Hardware OverviewRear Panel LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 WAN SIM Front Panel WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4WPS SMS Wlan LEDs WAN Installation Connect to Your Network Connect a Telephone Wireless Installation Considerations Configuration Web-based Configuration Utility Setup Wizard Internet Connection Setup WizardClick Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin Manual Internet Connection Setup and skip toPage Page Page Manual Internet Connection Setup Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to begin Internet Connection Internet Connection Type Dynamic IP Dhcp PPPoE Address Mode Reconnect ModePptp IP Address Pptp Subnet Mask L2TP IP Address L2TP Subnet Mask Dialed Number AuthenticationKeep Alive Static IP GRE Settings GRE Tunnel Tunnels Information Wireless Network Settings Wireless SettingsMode Wireless Security Mode Network Settings Router Settings Dhcp Server Settings Enable Dhcp ServerDhcp Lease Time Secondary Wins IP Address VPN Settings Page Tunnel 1 IKE Encapsulation Protocol ESP, AH, or ESP+AHPage Page IKE Proposal Settings Ipsec Proposal Settings Tunnel 1 Manual Key Page Encapsulation Protocol ESP, AH, or ESP+AH XAuth Server Mode PFS GroupPreshared Key Remote ID IKE Proposal Settings SMS Inbox Message ServiceCreate Message Cancel ReceiverInbox Refresh Enable Virtual ServerCopy to Virtual Servers List Application Rules Application Rules QoS Engine QOS Packet FilterLocal IP Ports QoS Priority MAC Address Filter MAC Filtering SettingsMAC Filtering Rules URL Filter URL Filtering Rules Outbound Filter Outbound Filter SettingOutbound Filter Rules List Inbound Filter Intbound Filter SettingInbound Filter Rules List Snmp Set Community Routing RIP SettingRouting Rules Advanced Wireless Dtim Interval WMM Capable TX Rates Upnp Advanced NetworkWAN Ping Administrator AdminRemote Management Configuration TimeTime Zone Set the Time and Date Syslog Mail Settings System Firmware Dynamic DNS Username / E-mail Enter the Username for your System Check Schedules Device Information Logs Statistics Wireless Support Wireless Security What is WEP? Configure WEP Next to Security Mode, select Enable WEP Security What is WPA? Configure WPA-PSK Configure WPA Radius Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista Configure Wireless Security Page Using Windows XP Configure WEP Page Configure WPA-PSK Page Troubleshooting Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? What can I do if I forgot my password? Wireless Basics Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Wireless Personal Area Network Wpan Home Small Office and Home Office Eliminate Interference Centralize your Router or Access PointSecurity Wireless Modes Networking Basics Check your IP address Statically Assign an IP address Step Technical Specifications GSM Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE Dimensions L x W x H