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Configuring a Wireless Client for WPA
If you enabled WPA and set a PSK Passphrase by Configuring WPA on the SBG940 , you must configure the
same passphrase (key) on each wireless client. The SBG940 cannot authenticate a client if:
•
WPA is enabled on the SBG940 but not on the client
• The client passphrase does not match the SBG940 PSK Passphrase
For information about the WPA support in Windows XP, visit:
You can download the Microsoft Windows XP Support Patch for Wi-Fi Protected Access from
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=009D8425-CE2B-47A4-ABEC-274845DC9E91&disp
laylang=en
Configuring a Wireless Client for WEP
If you enabled WEP and set a key by Configuring WEP on the SBG940 , you must configure the same WEP key on
each wireless client. The SBG940 cannot authenticate a client if:
• Shared Key Authentication is enabled on the SBG940 but not on the client
• The client WEP key does not match the SBG940 WEP key
On a WLAN client equipped with a Motorola wireless adapter, you can enter the WEP Passphrase you set when
you configured the SBG940. For all other wireless adapters, you must enter the 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key
generated by the SBG940.
Configuring a Wireless Client with the Network Name (ESSID)
To distinguish it from other nearby WLANs, you can identify your WLAN with a unique network name (also known
as a network identifier or ESSID). When prompted for the network identifier, network name, or ESSID, type the
name set in the ESSID field on the
Wireless > NETWORK Page in the SBG940 Setup Program. For more
information, see “ Configuring the Wireless Network Name on the SBG940 ”.
After you specify the network name, many wireless cards or adapters automatically scan for an access point such
as the SBG940 and the proper channel and data rate. If your card requires you to manually start scanning for an
access point, do so following the instructions in the documentation supplied with the card.
WPA Wireless Security for Home Networks http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/columns/
bowman/03july28.asp
Overview of the WPA Wireless Security Update in
Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=815485
Caution!
Never provide the PSK Passphrase to anyone who is not authorized to use your WLAN.
Caution!
Never provide the WEP key to anyone who is not authorized to use your WLAN.