How To Configure Wep - NETGEAR RangeMax WPN824 Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824
Note: If you are configuring the firewall from a wireless computer and you change the
firewall's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection
when you click on Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer
to match the firewall's new settings.
Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity.
8.
Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and channel that you
configured in the router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP
address by DHCP from the firewall.
Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. If NETGEAR is the Network Name
(SSID) in your wireless router, you must enter NETGEAR in your computer's wireless
settings. Typing nETgear will not work.
Once your computers have basic wireless connectivity to the firewall, you can configure the
advanced wireless security functions of the firewall.

How to Configure WEP

To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps:
Note: If you use a wireless computer configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected
when you click on Apply. You must then either configure your wireless adapter to match
the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to
make any further changes.
Log in to the WPN824 firewall at its default LAN address of
1.
its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN
address and password you have set up.
Click Wireless Settings in the main menu of the WPN824 firewall.
2.
From the Security Options menu, select WEP. The WEP options display.
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