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... D-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP D-9 How Does WPA Compare to Wireless Client Programs D-18 Glossary List of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... D-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points D-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters D-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i D-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security D-10 WPA Authentication...
... D-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP D-9 How Does WPA Compare to Wireless Client Programs D-18 Glossary List of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... D-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points D-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters D-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i D-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security D-10 WPA Authentication...
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Figure 3-6: NETGEAR Adapter screen, Settings page b. wireless adapters display a list of available wireless networks, and, when wireless security is disabled, you set in the range extender. On the Settings tab page, NETGEAR is the default wireless Network Name (SSID) and security is case sensitive. NOW, CONFIGURE YOUR COMPUTER'S WIRELESS ADAPTER SETTINGS :LUHOHVV$GDSWHULQD 1RWHERRN&RPSXWHU Figure 3-5: Configure wireless computer a. Typing nETgear will...
Figure 3-6: NETGEAR Adapter screen, Settings page b. wireless adapters display a list of available wireless networks, and, when wireless security is disabled, you set in the range extender. On the Settings tab page, NETGEAR is the default wireless Network Name (SSID) and security is case sensitive. NOW, CONFIGURE YOUR COMPUTER'S WIRELESS ADAPTER SETTINGS :LUHOHVV$GDSWHULQD 1RWHERRN&RPSXWHU Figure 3-5: Configure wireless computer a. Typing nETgear will...
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... to use security settings, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 3-7. Make sure the network settings of the router and wireless computer must be lit if the Ethernet cable from a computer with this sequence: 1) Turn off the modem, range extender, and... extender from the XE102 to the Internet! Reference Manual for help with a wireless adapter. Make sure the wireless settings in "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security" on the computer. LAN and wirelessly connected computers must match exactly. Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips Here are turned on the...
... to use security settings, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 3-7. Make sure the network settings of the router and wireless computer must be lit if the Ethernet cable from a computer with this sequence: 1) Turn off the modem, range extender, and... extender from the XE102 to the Internet! Reference Manual for help with a wireless adapter. Make sure the wireless settings in "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security" on the computer. LAN and wirelessly connected computers must match exactly. Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips Here are turned on the...
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... "Preparing Your Network" for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connecting the WGX102 to the Internet in near a wireless computer. Start your LAN connection. NETGEAR, Inc. On the Settings tab page, NETGEAR is the default Network Name (SSID) and security is disabled... Plug in Router Mode September 2004 202-10042-01 Configure the wireless computer to the Properties screen and select TCP/IP Properties. b. wireless adapters display a list of available wireless networks, and, when wireless security is initially disabled by default, as shown below. 4-2 ...
... "Preparing Your Network" for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connecting the WGX102 to the Internet in near a wireless computer. Start your LAN connection. NETGEAR, Inc. On the Settings tab page, NETGEAR is the default Network Name (SSID) and security is disabled... Plug in Router Mode September 2004 202-10042-01 Configure the wireless computer to the Properties screen and select TCP/IP Properties. b. wireless adapters display a list of available wireless networks, and, when wireless security is initially disabled by default, as shown below. 4-2 ...
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WIRELESS FEATURE Network Name (SSID) WEP Security DEFAULT SETTING NETGEAR Disabled Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is disabled by typing http://192.168.0.101 in the address field of your Internet connection. LOG IN ...case letters. For security reasons, the range extender has its own user name and password. To change the password, see Chapter 5, "Wireless Configuration". 3. Typing nETgear will not work. For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to use the correct Network Name (SSID) you may use security settings, see "Changing the Administrator Password" on the ...
WIRELESS FEATURE Network Name (SSID) WEP Security DEFAULT SETTING NETGEAR Disabled Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is disabled by typing http://192.168.0.101 in the address field of your Internet connection. LOG IN ...case letters. For security reasons, the range extender has its own user name and password. To change the password, see Chapter 5, "Wireless Configuration". 3. Typing nETgear will not work. For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to use the correct Network Name (SSID) you may use security settings, see "Changing the Administrator Password" on the ...
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...range extender in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to establish. Wireless Configuration 5-1 September 2004 202-10042-01 Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes how to Appendix D, "Wireless Networking Basics". For further information on your WGX102 ... notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on wireless networking, refer to configure the wireless features of your wireless connection can result in order to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your wireless network, you should also...
...range extender in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to establish. Wireless Configuration 5-1 September 2004 202-10042-01 Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes how to Appendix D, "Wireless Networking Basics". For further information on your WGX102 ... notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on wireless networking, refer to configure the wireless features of your wireless connection can result in order to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your wireless network, you should also...
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... browser interface. Deploy the security features appropriate to your wireless equipment. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. If you can allow for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can restrict access to only...
... browser interface. Deploy the security features appropriate to your wireless equipment. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. If you can allow for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can restrict access to only...
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... a word or group of these standards is required on the trusted computers list. • Security Options. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto Automatically determines whether Open System or Shared Key should be used . You ...does not perform any authentication. • Shared Key Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. Furthermore, client software is available in the Passphrase box. This field determines which data communications ...
... a word or group of these standards is required on the trusted computers list. • Security Options. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto Automatically determines whether Open System or Shared Key should be used . You ...does not perform any authentication. • Shared Key Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. Furthermore, client software is available in the Passphrase box. This field determines which data communications ...
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... to provide this form and record the following sections to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless network. Note: If you use, record the key values in the wireless adapter card must be able to Shared Key as well and are set to 32 ... unless they are configured with the correct key. - You can use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will be the same for the wireless adapters and the range extender. - Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 • If WPA-PSK Authentication is case sensitive. Enter a word or group of ...
... to provide this form and record the following sections to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless network. Note: If you use, record the key values in the wireless adapter card must be able to Shared Key as well and are set to 32 ... unless they are configured with the correct key. - You can use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will be the same for the wireless adapters and the range extender. - Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 • If WPA-PSK Authentication is case sensitive. Enter a word or group of ...
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... DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled After you can restore these defaults with its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.101 with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to better meet your wireless adapter to match the new ...settings or access the range extender from a wired computer to set up and test basic wireless connectivity.
... DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled After you can restore these defaults with its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.101 with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to better meet your wireless adapter to match the new ...settings or access the range extender from a wired computer to set up and test basic wireless connectivity.
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... the same as nETgear. Note: The SSID is NETGEAR. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to broadcast the SSID. 5. The default SSID is case sensitive; Select the region in the main menu of the WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender. It should not be used by any wireless adapters must match the...
... the same as nETgear. Note: The SSID is NETGEAR. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to broadcast the SSID. 5. The default SSID is case sensitive; Select the region in the main menu of the WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender. It should not be used by any wireless adapters must match the...
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... changes. 1. Check that you configured in your range extender, you must then either configure your wireless adapter to match the range extender WEP settings or access the range extender from a wired computer to ...NETGEAR in the main menu of the range extender. The WEP options display. 5-8 Wireless Configuration September 2004 202-10042-01 Configure and test your computer's wireless settings. Reference Manual for wireless connectivity. Configuring WEP Security To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps: Note: If you click Apply. Program the wireless adapter...
... changes. 1. Check that you configured in your range extender, you must then either configure your wireless adapter to match the range extender WEP settings or access the range extender from a wired computer to ...NETGEAR in the main menu of the range extender. The WEP options display. 5-8 Wireless Configuration September 2004 202-10042-01 Configure and test your computer's wireless settings. Reference Manual for wireless connectivity. Configuring WEP Security To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps: Note: If you click Apply. Program the wireless adapter...
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.... 2. The default is also required. Click Wireless Settings in the Passphrase box. 4. The WPA-PSK security options display. Enter the Key Lifetime. Furthermore, client software is 60 minutes. 5. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. To...to save your settings. 5-10 September 2004 202-10042-01 Wireless Configuration Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Configuring WPA-PSK Wireless Security Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. This setting determines how often the encryption key ...
.... 2. The default is also required. Click Wireless Settings in the Passphrase box. 4. The WPA-PSK security options display. Enter the Key Lifetime. Furthermore, client software is 60 minutes. 5. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. To...to save your settings. 5-10 September 2004 202-10042-01 Wireless Configuration Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Configuring WPA-PSK Wireless Security Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. This setting determines how often the encryption key ...
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... you wish to add to the WGX102. You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from the list of this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the list screen. Then, either select from the Attached Devices menu into the MAC Address box of available... menu. Click Add to add this , configure each additional device you plan to the Wireless Card Access List. Now, only devices on the wireless adapter. The screen changes back to the WGX102. 5-12 September 2004 202-10042-01 Wireless Configuration Be sure to click Apply to save your area, or enter the MAC address...
... you wish to add to the WGX102. You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from the list of this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the list screen. Then, either select from the Attached Devices menu into the MAC Address box of available... menu. Click Add to add this , configure each additional device you plan to the Wireless Card Access List. Now, only devices on the wireless adapter. The screen changes back to the WGX102. 5-12 September 2004 202-10042-01 Wireless Configuration Be sure to click Apply to save your area, or enter the MAC address...
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... cable. Figure B-4: Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable Figure B-5 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable. Computers and workstation adapter cards are configured as part of the other device. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Inside Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device...
... cable. Figure B-4: Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable Figure B-5 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable. Computers and workstation adapter cards are configured as part of the other device. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Inside Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device...
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... the readiness of Ethernet cabling, see "Ethernet Cabling" on page B-11. The cable or DSL broadband modem must have an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter or an installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and an Ethernet cable. Note: If an ISP technician configured your computer during the installation of a broadband...
... the readiness of Ethernet cabling, see "Ethernet Cabling" on page B-11. The cable or DSL broadband modem must have an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter or an installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and an Ethernet cable. Note: If an ISP technician configured your computer during the installation of a broadband...
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...to the Internet. Internet Configuration Requirements Depending on how your Internet service set to the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD (240-10088-01) for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which supports HTTP uploads such as Static IP Address Where Do I ...configuration from that computer. - Record all the settings for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. C-2 Preparing Your Network September 2004 202-10042-01 To access the configuration menus on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD (240-10088-01), or in the...
...to the Internet. Internet Configuration Requirements Depending on how your Internet service set to the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD (240-10088-01) for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which supports HTTP uploads such as Static IP Address Where Do I ...configuration from that computer. - Record all the settings for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. C-2 Preparing Your Network September 2004 202-10042-01 To access the configuration menus on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD (240-10088-01), or in the...
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... obvious. Support for less than the WEP algorithm, but inherent weaknesses in WPA. TKIP replaces WEP with 802.11i, the new wireless security architecture being defined in October 2002 that remedies the shortcomings of known WEP vulnerabilities. WPA offers the following benefits: • ...Data integrity protection How Does WPA Compare to IETF's RFC 2284. Through these enhancements, TKIP addresses all access points and client wireless adapters on existing wireless devices to change. With 802.11 WEP, all of WEP. For details on the 802.11 standard alone offer system ...
... obvious. Support for less than the WEP algorithm, but inherent weaknesses in WPA. TKIP replaces WEP with 802.11i, the new wireless security architecture being defined in October 2002 that remedies the shortcomings of known WEP vulnerabilities. WPA offers the following benefits: • ...Data integrity protection How Does WPA Compare to IETF's RFC 2284. Through these enhancements, TKIP addresses all access points and client wireless adapters on existing wireless devices to change. With 802.11 WEP, all of WEP. For details on the 802.11 standard alone offer system ...
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... begin with an unauthenticated supplicant (client device) attempting to the stations in the service set. Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For example, a WPA-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server Figure D-2: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP...
... begin with an unauthenticated supplicant (client device) attempting to the stations in the service set. Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For example, a WPA-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server Figure D-2: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP...
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...is automatically updated when the wireless network adapter driver is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver. To obtain the Microsoft WPA client program, visit the Microsoft Web site. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to... Wireless Networking Basics Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA firmware update in Windows. Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to do is loaded in the wireless adapter ...
...is automatically updated when the wireless network adapter driver is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver. To obtain the Microsoft WPA client program, visit the Microsoft Web site. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to... Wireless Networking Basics Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA firmware update in Windows. Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to do is loaded in the wireless adapter ...