How to configure wep encryption security – NETGEAR WPN311 User Manual

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User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311

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How to Configure WEP Encryption Security

Following the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security.

1. Run the WPN311 Configuration Utility.

a.

Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WPN311 icon

in the Windows

system tray.

Figure 4-5: Settings tab page

b. Click on the Settings tab to display the view shown above.

2. Configure the Security settings.

a.

Select the Use WEP Encryption check box.

b. Enter the SSID. This is also called the Wireless Network Name.

Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches
exactly what is configured in the access point.

Tip: You can click the Networks tab to view a list of the available wireless networks and
their SSIDs at your location.

3. Save your settings in a Profile.

a.

Type a descriptive name for the Profile name.

b. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile.

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