How To Configure Wpa-Psk Wireless Security - NETGEAR WG602NA User Manual

• Automatic — enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click
the Generate button. 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)
Select which of the four keys will be active.
See "WEP Wireless Security" on page B-4
defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard.
Click Apply to save your settings.
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How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security

Note: 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 PCs or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the product you are
using.
To configure WPA-PSK, follow these steps:
Click the Security Settings link in the Setup section of the main menu and select WPA-PSK for
1.
the Security Type.
Figure 3-11: WPA Settings menu
Enter a word or group of 8-63 printable characters in the Password Phrase box.
2.
Click Apply to save your settings.
3.
Basic Installation and Configuration
User's Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point
for a full explanation of each of these options, as
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