Belkin G Plus User Manual page 53

Utility will appear. This Utility will allow you to manage all the
advanced features of the Belkin Wireless Card.
4.
Under the "Wireless Network Properties" tab, select a network
name from the "Available networks" list and click the
"Properties" button.
5.
Under "Network Authentication" select "WPA".
6.
In the "Authentication" tab, select the settings that are indicated
by your network administrator.
7.
Click "OK, then "Apply" to save the settings.
Problem:
I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security
and I am NOT using a Belkin Wireless Card for a home network.
Solution:
If you are NOT using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless
Notebook Network Card and it is not equipped with WPA-enabled
software, a file from Microsoft called "Windows XP Support Patch
for Wireless Protected Access" is available for free download.
Download the patch from Microsoft by searching the knowledge
base for Windows XP WPA.
Note:
The file that Microsoft has made available works only with
Windows XP. Other operating systems are not supported at this
time. You also need to ensure that the wireless card manufacturer
supports WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the
latest driver from their support site.
Supported Operating Systems:
• Windows XP Professional
• Windows XP Home Edition
Enabling WPA-PSK (no server)
1.
Under Windows XP, click "Start > Control Panel > Network
Connections".
2.
Right-clicking on the "Wireless Networks" tab will display the
following screen. Ensure the "Use Windows to configure my
wireless network settings" check box is checked.
3.
Under the "Wireless Networks" tab, click the "Configure" button,
and you will see the following screen.
4.
For a home or small business user, select "WPA-PSK" under
"Network Administration".
Note:
Select WPA (with radius server) if you are using this
computer to connect to a corporate network that supports an
authentication server such as a radius server. Please consult
your network administrator for further information.
5.
Select "TKIP" or "AES" under "Date Encryption". This setting will
have to be identical to the wireless router or access point that
you set up.
6.
Type in your encryption key in the "Network Key" box.
Important:
Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight
to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This
same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up.
7.
Click "OK" to apply settings.
What is the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, G Plus MIMO, and Pre-N?
Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit
data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation
802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying
networking standards. The most common wireless networking standard,
802.11b, transmits information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at
54Mbps; G Plus MIMO works at 54Mbps; and Pre-N works at 108Mbps.
Wireless Comparison Chart
Wireless 802.11b G G Plus G Plus MIMO Belkin Pre-N