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How to Configure WEP or WPA

Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required. Windows XP 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 WEP or WPA data encryption, follow these steps:

Note: If you use a wireless computer configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. You must then either configure your wireless adapter to match the wireless access point WEP settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to make any further changes.

1. Log in to the WPN802 at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.231 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.

2. Click Wireless Settings in the main menu of the WPN802.

3. From the Security Options menu, select WEP/WPA. The WEP/WPA Settings page opens.

Figure 4-6: Wireless Settings encryption menu

4. Select the Network Authentication and Data Encryption from the drop-down lists.

Please refer to "Authentication and WEP Data Encryption" on page B-2 for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard.

5. Either enter a Passphrase and click Generate Keys, or manually enter the keys. The keys must be identical on all computers and access points in your network.

Passphrase - 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.

6. Enable Wireless Client Security Separator: The associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other if this feature is enabled. The default setting is Disable.

7. Click Apply to save your settings.