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I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and I am having
difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security.
If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Network
Card that is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called
“Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access” is available for free
download. Download the patch from Microsoft by searching the knowledge base
for Windows XP WPA.
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’s 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
1.
Under Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel > Network Connections”.
2.
Right-clicking on the “Wireless Networks” tab will display the following screen.
Ensure the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” check
box is checked. [need image]
3.
Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button and you will
see the following screen. [need image]
4.
For a home or small business user, select “WPA-PSK” under “Network
Administration”.
Note:
Select WPA (with radius server) if you are using this computer to connect
to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius
server. Please consult your network administrator for further information.
5.
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.
6.
Click “OK” to apply settings.
What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n?
Currently there are three commonly used 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, 802.11g, can transmit information up to 54Mbps; 802.11a
also supports up to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz frequency; and 802.11n draft
