User manual NETGEAR WG111U

[. . . ] User's Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2. 0 Adapter WG111U NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10065-01 November 2004 202-10065-01 Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product. By registering your product at http://ww. netgear. com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. E-mail: support@netgear. com Web site: http://www. netgear. com Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. [. . . ] Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WG111U icon desktop or in the system tray. Tip: Click the Networks tab to view a list of the available wireless networks and their SSIDs. 3. Configure the WEP settings. a. Select the WEP radio button. Figure 5-1: WEP settings screen 5-4 202-10065-01 Wireless Security Configuration User's Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2. 0 Adapter WG111U b. Select how you will enter the Key and the key size. Enter Key Manually Select the encryption strength choices are: · · 64-bit WEP data encryption 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response times, and consume more notebook PC battery power. c. d. Select the Key number: The Key setting must match what is set in wireless network. In the status area at the bottom of the screen, you will notice the security lock icon change from open and red to closed and yellow. 4. Click Apply and click Close to exit the configuration utility. Using WPA-PSK Advanced Security You can have very strong security on your wireless connection by enabling WPA-PSK. For more information on wireless security, see "Wireless Networking Overview" on page B-1. Basic Requirements for WPA-PSK WPA-PSK requires these elements: A WPA-PSK enabled wireless adapter with WPA client software such as the WG111U. A WPA-PSK enabled wireless access point or router with built-in WPA enabled access point. 1. Fill in the worksheet and use the procedure below to configure WPA-PSK settings. Wireless Security Configuration 202-10065-01 5-5 User's Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2. 0 Adapter WG111U WPA-PSK Security Settings Worksheet Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network will be able to provide this information. · Wireless Network Name (SSID) The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Note: Some wireless access points will not broadcast their SSID as a security feature. In such a case, you will need to get the SSID from the wireless network administrator. Wireless network name (SSID): ______________________________ · Passphrase (Pre-Shared Key): ________________________________________ How to Configure WPA-PSK Advanced Security Follow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Advanced Security. b. Make sure the WG111U software is installed and the WG111U is fully inserted in the USB port of your PC. Open the configuration utility by clicking on the WG111U icon desktop or in the system tray. Tip: Click the Networks tab to view a list of the available wireless networks and their SSIDs. 5-6 202-10065-01 Wireless Security Configuration User's Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2. 0 Adapter WG111U 3. Configure the WPA-PSK settings. a. Under Security, select the WPA-PSK radio button. Figure 5-2: WPA-PSK settings screen b. In the status area at the bottom of the screen, you will notice the security lock icon change from open and red to closed and yellow. 4. Click Apply and click Close to exit the configuration utility. Wireless Security Configuration 202-10065-01 5-7 User's Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2. 0 Adapter WG111U 5-8 202-10065-01 Wireless Security Configuration Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2. 0 Adapter WG111U. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router". Basic Tips If you have problems connecting to your wireless network, try the tips below. Symptom The LED is not lit. Cause The WG111U is not connected to the USB port properly or the WG111U software is not loaded. [. . . ] Provides for communication between stations of a network where each station is given a name. These names are alphanumeric names, up to 16 characters in length. Network Address Translation NAT. A technique by which several hosts share a single IP address for access to the Internet. NIC Network Interface Card. An adapter in a computer which provides connectivity to a network. packet A block of information sent over a network. [. . . ]