How To Configure Wep; How To Configure Wpa - NETGEAR FWG114P Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P

How to Configure WEP

Note: When changing the wireless settings from a wireless computer, you will lose your
wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then either configure your wireless
adapter to match the new wireless settings or access the wireless firewall/print server
from a wired computer to make any further changes.
To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps:
Log in at the default LAN address of
1.
and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you set up.
Click the Wireless link in the main menu of the FWG114P.
2.
Choose the Authentication Type and Encryption Strength options. You can manually or
3.
automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all
PCs and Access Points in your network.
• Automatic - Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. This
phrase is case sensitive. Click Generate. The four key will be automatically generated.
• Manual - Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F)
These hex values are not case sensitive. Select which of the four keys will be the default.
Please refer to "Overview of WEP Parameters" on page D-5
these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11b wireless communication standard.
Click Apply to save your settings.
4.

How to Configure WPA

Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the
client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that
supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.
Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA client software for instructions
on configuring WPA settings.
To configure WPA, follow these steps:
Log in at the default LAN address of
1.
and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have
set up.
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Wireless Configuration