NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual
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Network Connections and Wireless Security
v1.0, April 2007
Setting up WEP Encryption Security
Follow the steps below to configure WEP Encryption Security.
1.
Run the Wireless Adapter Smart Wizard.
a.
Make sure the software is installed and the Wireless Adapter is into the USB port in your
computer.
b.
Use the
icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens.
2.
Configure the Security settings.
a.
In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name.
b.
In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID.
c.
In the Security section, select WEP.
3.
Select the WEP encryption strength you will use.
The choices are:
•
64-bit WEP data encryption
•
128-bit WEP data encryption
Figure 19
Note:
You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID
matches exactly what is configured in the access point.
Note:
The 128-bit encryption keys require more processing, and slow performance
slightly.
