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http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=009d8425-ce2b-47a4-abec-
274845dc9e91&displaylang=en
[keep hyperlink since this is on CD]
Note: The file that Microsoft has made available works only with Windows XP.
Other operating systems are not supported at this time. You also need to
ensure that the wireless card manufacturer supports WPA and that you have
downloaded and installed the latest driver from their support site.
Supported Operating Systems:
• Windows XP Professional
• Windows XP Home Edition
Enabling WPA-PSK
1. In systems running Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel > Network
Connections”.
2. Right-click on the “Wireless Networks” tab. The “Wireless Network
Connection Properties” screen appears. Ensure the “Use Windows to
configure my wireless network settings” box is checked.
3. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button, and you will
see the client card properties screen.
4. For a home or small business user, select “WPA-PSK” under “Network
Administration”.
5. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Date Encryption”. This setting will have to
be identical to the G Wireless Router or access point that you set up.
6. Type in your encryption key in the “Network key” box.
Important: Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters
and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all
of the clients that you set up.
7. Click “OK” to apply settings.
What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and draft 802.11n?
Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit
data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation for
certifying network standards. The most common wireless networking standard,
802.11b, transmits information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps;
and draft 802.11n works at 300Mbps. See the following chart for more detailed
information.
Wireless Comparison Chart [Use same chart as 8233]
Wireless
G
G Plus
N MIMO
N1 MIMO
