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Troubleshooting
Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA) security on a Dynex client card (Wireless Network Card or
Adapter) for a business.
Solution:
1. Double-click the
Signal Indicator
icon. The
Wireless Network Utility
screen opens.
2. Click the
Advanced
button is clicked, the Dynex Wireless LAN Utility opens. This Utility lets
you manage all the advanced features of the Dynex client card.
3. Click the
Wireless Network Properties
tab, then select a network name from the
Available Networks
list, then click the
Properties
button. The
Properties
page opens.
4. Select
WPA
from the
Network Authentication
list.
5. Click the
Authentication
tab, then select the settings that are indicated by your network
administrator.
6. Click
OK
, then
Apply
to save the settings.
Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA) security and I am NOT using a Dynex client card for a home
network.
Solution:
If you are NOT using a Dynex WPA wireless desktop or wireless notebook network
card and it 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:
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
To enable WPA-PSK (no server):
1. In systems running Windows XP, click
Start
,
Control Panel
,
Network Connections
.
2. Right-click the
Wireless Networks
tab. The
Wireless Network Connection Properties
screen
opens. Make sure that the
Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings
box is checked.
3. Back on the
Wireless Networks
tab, click the
Configure
button. The
Client Card
Properties
screen opens.
4. For a home or small business user, select
WPA-PSK
under
Network Administration
.
5. Select
TKIP
or
AES
on the
Date Encryption
list. This setting will have to be identical to
the wireless G 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 (letters,
numbers, or symbols). The same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up.
7. Click
OK
to apply settings.