Netgear WN111-100NAS WN111v1 User Manual - Page 43

NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WN111 User Manual Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to encrypt wireless data communications. If you try to connect to a network with wireless security the Smart Wizard detects it. Before you can use that network you must set up the WN111 with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings. The main types of wireless security used for home networks are: • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) • Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) • Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Pre-Shared Key (WPA2-PSK) For more information about wireless security, see the wireless reference document at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm In addition to the wireless security features, networks should use LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in the network. Using Wireless Security Features You can strengthen the security of your wireless connection by enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption of the wireless data communications. Or, you can use WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) encryption. For more information about wireless security, see the Web link to "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. In addition to the WN111 wireless security features, you should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to access the shared resources in your network. Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network will be able to provide this information. v1.0, December 2007 2-17