NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511U - Manual (Page 44)

User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U
5-2 Wireless Security Configuration
August 2004
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.