NETGEAR WG511U user manual Using WEP Security, Basic Requirements for WEP

User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U

Using WEP Security

You can strengthen the security of your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of the wireless data communications. For more information on 802.11 wireless security, see “Wireless Networking Overview” on page B-1.

In addition to the WG511U wireless security features, configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access shared resources in your network.

Fill in the worksheet and use the procedures below to configure the WEP encryption settings of your NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U.

Basic Requirements for WEP

WEP requires these elements:

1.A wireless adapter with WEP enabled.

2.A wireless access point or another PC with WEP enabled.

Fill in the worksheet and use the procedures below to configure the WEP encryption settings of your WG511U.

5-2 Wireless Security Configuration

August 2004