How to configure wpa-psk wireless security, How to configure wpa-psk wireless security -11 – NETGEAR MR814 v3 User Manual

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Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router

Wireless Configuration

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4.

Select the Authentication Type and Encryptions strength from the drop-down lists.

5.

You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must
be identical on all computers and Access Points in your network.

Automatic - Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click
the Generate button. The passphrase is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as
nETgear. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values.

Manual - Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). These entries
are not case sensitive; AA is the same as aa.

Select which of the four keys will be active.

Please refer to

“Overview of WEP Parameters” on page D-6

for a full explanation of each of

these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard.

6.

Click Apply to save your settings.

How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security

Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required.
Windows XP service pack 1 and Windows 2000 with service pack 3 do include WPA support.
Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. For instructions
on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for
the product you are using.

To configure WPA-PSK, follow these steps:

1.

Click Wireless Settings the main menu and select WPA-PSK for the Security Option.

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