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WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a new Wi-Fi standard that was
designed to improve upon the security features of WEP. To use WPA
security, the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must
be upgraded to support WPA. These updates will be found on the
wireless vendors’ websites. There are two types of WPA security:
WPA-PSK (no server) and WPA (with radius server).
WPA-PSK (no server)
This method uses what is known as a Pre-Shared key as the Network
key. A Network key is basically a password that is between eight
and 63 characters long. It can be a combination of letters, numbers,
or characters. Each client uses the same Network key to access the
network. Typically, this is the mode that will be used in a
home environment.
WPA (with radius server)
With this system, a radius server distributes the Network key to
the clients automatically. This is typically found in a business
environment. For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA,
please visit our website at
www.belkin.com/networking
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Sharing the Same Network Keys
Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off. So once you have
your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make
sure your wireless networking devices are sharing the same
Network key.
The Wireless G Desktop Network Card cannot access the network
because it is using a different Network key than the Network key that
is configured on the Wireless G Router.
Wireless G Router
Wireless G Notebook
Network Card
Wireless G Desktop
Network Card
Wireless G Desktop
Network Card
Network key=
WRONG Password
Network key=
MyPassword
Network key=
MyPassword
Network key=
MyPassword
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Using a Hexadecimal Key
A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and
0–9. 64-bit keys are five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13
two-digit Characters.
For instance:
AF 0F 4B C3 D4
= 64-bit key
C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7
= 128-bit key
In the boxes below, make up your key by writing in two characters
between A–F and 0–9 in each box. You will use this key to program
the encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computers.
Note to Mac users:
Original Apple AirPort
®
products support
64-bit encryption only. Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64-bit or
128-bit encryption. Please check your product to see which version
you are using. If you cannot configure your network with 128-bit
encryption, try 64-bit encryption.
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WEP Setup
64-Bit WEP Encryption
1.
Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.
2.
After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key
by typing in the hex key manually.
A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F
and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex characters.
For instance:
AF 0F 4B C3 D4
= 64-bit WEP key
3.
Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the Router is now
set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now
need to be configured with the same security settings.
WARNING:
If you are configuring the Wireless Router or access point
from a computer with a wireless client, you will lose your connection
until you enable security on your wireless client. Please be sure to
write down your key before applying changes
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128-Bit WEP Encryption
1.
Select “128-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.
2.
After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your
key by typing in the hex key manually.
A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters
from A–F and 0–9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex
characters.
For instance:
C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7
= 128-bit WEP key
3.
Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the Router is now
set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now
need to be configured with the same security settings.
WARNING:
If you are configuring the Wireless Router or access point
from a computer with a wireless client, you will lose your connection
until you enable security on your wireless client. Please be sure to
write down your key before applying changes.
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