Appendix A

Technical Specifications

Appendix B

Wireless Networking Basics

Wireless Networking Overview

B-1

Infrastructure Mode

B-1

Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)

B-2

Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)

B-2

Wireless Channels

B-2

WEP Wireless Security

B-4

WEP Authentication

B-4

WEP Open System Authentication

B-5

WEP Shared Key Authentication

B-6

Key Size and Configuration

B-7

How to Use WEP Parameters

B-8

WPA Wireless Security

B-8

How Does WPA Compare to WEP?

B-9

How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i?

B-10

What are the Key Features of WPA Security?

B-10

WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User

 

Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS

B-12

WPA Data Encryption Key Management

B-14

Is WPA Perfect?

B-16

Product Support for WPA

B-16

Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients

B-16

Changes to Wireless Access Points

B-16

Changes to Wireless Network Adapters

B-17

Changes to Wireless Client Programs

B-18

Appendix C

 

Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router

 

What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem

C-1

Cabling and Computer Hardware

C-1

Computer Network Configuration Requirements

C-1

Internet Configuration Requirements

C-2

Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters?

C-2

Record Your Internet Connection Information

C-3

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NETGEAR WG111U user manual Appendix C Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router