User Guide
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Configuring the Wireless Card on Your Computer
Setting the wireless mode of operation
Most wireless cards can operate only in 802.11b (up to 11 MB/second) or 802.11g (54 MB/second)
mode. To set the operating mode for the Firebox X Edge e-Series Wireless, select an option from the
Wireless Mode
drop-down list. There are three wireless modes:
802.11b only
This mode restricts the Edge to connect to devices only in 802.11b mode.
802.11g only
This mode restricts the Edge to connect to devices only in 802.11g mode.
802.11g and 802.11b
This is the default mode. This mode allows the Edge to connect with devices that use 802.11b or
802.11g. The Edge operates in 802.11g mode only if all the wireless cards connected to the Edge
are using 802.11g. If any 802.11b clients connect to the Edge, all connections automatically drop
to 802.11b mode.
Configuring the Wireless Card on Your Computer
These instructions are for the Windows XP with Service Pack 2 operating system. To see the installation
instructions for other operating systems, go to your operating system documentation or help files.
To set up a wireless connection using Windows XP SP2:
1
Select
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections
.
The Network Connections dialog box appears.
2
Right-click
Wireless Network Connection
and select
Properties
.
The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears.
3
Select the
Wireless Networks
tab.
4
Below
Preferred Networks
, click
Add
.
The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears.
5
Type the SSID in the
Network Name (SSID)
text box.
6
Select the network authentication and data encryption methods from the drop-down lists.
If necessary, clear the check box labeled
The key is provided for me automatically
and type
the network key two times.
7
Click
OK
to close the
Wireless Network Properties
dialog box.
8
Click the
View Wireless Networks
button.
All available wireless connections appear in the Available Networks text box.
9
Select the SSID of the wireless network and click
Connect
.
If the network uses encryption, type the network key twice in the
Wireless Network Connection
dialog box and click
Connect
again.
10
Configure the wireless computer to use DHCP.
Summary of Contents for Firebox X20E
Page 20: ...The Firebox X Edge and Your Network 8 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 32: ...Using the Quick Setup Wizard 20 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 64: ...Viewing the Configuration File 52 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 92: ...Configuring BIDS 80 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 102: ...Configuring the Wireless Card on Your Computer 90 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 114: ...Configuring Policies for the Optional Network 102 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 138: ...Using Additional Services for Proxies 126 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 158: ...Working with Firewall NAT 146 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 166: ...Using Certificates on the Firebox X Edge 154 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 208: ...Updating Gateway AV IPS 196 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 220: ...Frequently Asked Questions 208 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 302: ...Limited Hardware Warranty 290 Firebox X Edge e Series...
Page 310: ...298 Firebox X Edge e Series...