Connecting Via Windows Xp Sp2 - ActionTec 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User Manual

Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User Manual
8. From the Wireless network properties window, select the type of data encryp-
tion used on the access point. The choices include:
WEP - (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is an authentication algorithm which
WEP
protects authenticated wireless
WPA-PSK -
WPA-PSK
most suitable for home networking. To use
phrase" is set, as with
the keys at a preset time interval, making it much more difficult for hackers to
find and access them.
WPA - (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a security technology for wireless net-
WPA
works. improves on the authentication and encryption features of
WPA
9. Enter the Network key. Confirm the key, if prompted.
10. If
is not selected, make sure the check box next to "The key is provided
WPA
for me automatically" is activated.
11. Click OK in all open windows to close them.
The Adapter is connected to a secured wireless network.

Connecting via Windows XP SP2

The following section details connecting the Adapter to a computer running
Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (
1. Locate the wireless network (computer with wireless signal) icon corresponding
to the Adapter by moving the cursor over the network icons in the system tray.
When the correct icon is located, a dialog box similar to the one below appears.
users against eavesdropping
LAN
is a simplified but still powerful form of
. But, using
WEP TKIP
).
SP2
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, a static key or "pass-
WPA-PSK
, automatically changes
WPA-PSK
.
WPA (see below)
.
WEP