How to configure wep encryption security – NETGEAR RANGEMAX WPN511 User Manual

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User Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511

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How to Configure WEP Encryption Security

Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security.

1. Run the WPN511 Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant.

a.

Make sure the WPN511 software is installed and the WPN511 is fully inserted in an
available CardBus slot in your PC.

b. Click the WPN511 icon

in the Windows system tray to open the Smart Wizard

Wireless Assistant.

c.

The Settings tab displays as shown below.

Figure 4-6: Smart Wizard Wireless Assistant Settings tab page

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.

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