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Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that
Requires WPA (with radius server)
1.
Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless
Network” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view
and configure more options of your wireless card.
2.
Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, select a network name from
the “Available networks” list and click “Configure”.
3.
Under “Network Authentication” select WPA.
4.
Under the “Authentication” tab, select the settings that are
indicated by your network administrator.
5.
Click “OK” to save the settings.
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Setting Up WPA for a Non-Belkin Wireless Desktop and
Wireless Notebook Cards
For non-Belkin WPA Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook
Cards that are not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file
from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless
Protected Access” is available as a free download.
Please Note:
The file that Microsoft has made available works only with
Windows XP. Other operating systems are not supported at this time.
Important:
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:
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Windows XP Professional
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Windows XP Home Edition
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Setting Up Windows XP Wireless
Network Utility to Use WPA-PSK
In order to use WPA-PSK, ensure you are using Windows
Wireless Network Utility by doing the following:
1.
Under Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel > Network
Connections”.
2.
Right-click on “Wireless Network Connection”, and select
“Properties”.
3.
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.
4.
Under the “Wireless
Networks” tab, click the
“Configure” button, and you
will see the following screen.
5.
For a home or small business user,
select “WPA-PSK” under “Network
Authentication”.
Note:
Select “WPA” 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.
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6.
Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Data Encryption”. This setting will
have to be identical to the Router that you set up.
7.
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.
8.
Click “OK” to apply settings.
Wireless Range Extension and Bridging
What is a Wireless Bridge?
A wireless bridge is actually an operation “mode” you can use to extend
the range of your wireless network, or add an extension of your network
in another area of your office or home without running cables.
Note:
We can make no guarantees that this feature will interoperate
with hardware from other wireless mavnufacturers.
Note:
Please make sure to download the latest firmware version for
the Router or Access Point for optimal performance at: http://web.
belkin.com/support
Main Router
Secondary AP
Wired Computer
Wireless Computer
Wireless Computer
Wireless Computer
Wireless Computer
Internet
Wireless Bridge Link
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Adding Another Network Segment Wirelessly
Connecting a network switch or hub to the Access Point’s
RJ45 jack will allow a number of computers connected
to the switch access to the rest of the network.
Main Router
Secondary AP
Wired Computer
Wireless Computer
Internet
Wireless Bridge Link
Wired Computers
Network Switch
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