Wireless Security; Using Wireless Security Features - NETGEAR WG311v3 User Manual

NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 v3 User Manual
6. Click OK.
Note: The channel number differs depending on the country. The connection speed
automatically defaults to the highest speed.

Wireless Security

Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications. If you try to
connect to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that
network you must set up the WG311 v3 with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings.
The main types of wireless security used for home networks are:
• Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Pre-Shared Key (WPA2-PSK)
• Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK)
• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
• Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
For more information about wireless security, see the wireless reference document at:
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm
In addition to the wireless security features, networks should use LAN network security features
such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in the network.

Using Wireless Security Features

You can strengthen the security of your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy
(WEP) encryption of the wireless data communications. Or, you can use WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi
Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) encryption. For more information about wireless security, see
the Web link to "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix
In addition to the WG311 v3 wireless security features, you should also configure appropriate
LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared
resources in your network.
2-10
B.
v3.0, February 2007