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Double N+ Wireless USB Adapter
USiNG tHe BelKiN WiReleSS NetWoRKiNG UtilitY
Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see the
simple security screen . click the “Advanced” button to see other security
options (below) .
Wireless equivalent Privacy (WeP) is a less secure, but more widely
adopted wireless security protocol . Depending on the security level (64-
or 128-bit), the user will be asked to input a 10- or 26-character hex key.
A hex key is a combination of letters, a–f, and numbers, 0–9.
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) is the new standard in
the wireless security. Instead of a hex key, WPA/WPA2 uses only
passphrases, which are much easier to remember .
the following section, intended for the home, home-office, and small-
office user, presents a few different ways to maximize the security of
your wireless network .
