Setting Up Wep Encryption Security - NETGEAR RangeMax Next WN711 User Manual

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless-N ExpressCard WN711 User Manual

Setting Up WEP Encryption Security

To configure WEP encryption security:
1. Run the Smart Wizard.
a. Make sure that the NETGEAR software is installed and that the Wireless Express Card is
fully inserted in the Express Card slot in your computer.
b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays.
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2. Configure the security settings.
a. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in a profile name.
b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID.
Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID
matches exactly what is configured in the access point.
c. In the Security section of the screen, select WEP.
3. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use:
• 64-bit WEP data encryption
• 128-bit WEP data encryption
Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and might slow the
communications response times.
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v1.0, March 2008