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SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form

For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the configuration parameters. For an

existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to

provide this information. Be sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step.

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SSID

:

The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network.

NETGEAR

is the default WN802T SSID. However, you may customize it by using up to 32

alphanumeric characters. Write your customized SSID on the line below.

___________________________________

Note:

The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter

card. All wireless nodes in the same network must be configured with the same SSID,

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Circle the type of Security Authentication used in your wireless network, and then fill out the

appropriate required encryption parameters:

WEP,

WPA-PSK,

WPA2-PSK,

WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK

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WEP Encryption Type:

Circle one: Automatic or Open System

Note:

If you selected Open System, the other devices in the network will not connect unless

they are set to Open System, and have the same keys in the same positions as those in the

WN802T.

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WEP Encryption Keys:

Circle one: 64 or 128 bits. (Enter all four keys for the Key Size chosen.)

Key 1: ___________________________________

Key 2: ___________________________________

Key 3: ___________________________________

Key 4: ___________________________________

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WPA Security Encryption

for

WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK.

Record a

Passphrase

between 8 and 63 characters:

Passphrase: ___________________________________

Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WN802T. Store this

information in a safe place.

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Configuring WEP

To configure WEP data encryption:

1.

Select

WEP/WPA Settings

under the Security menu on the left navigation pane. The WEP/

WPA Settings screen will display.

2.

Check the

WEP

radio button

.

The WEP Security Encryption options will display. Select the

Authentication Type

from the pull-down menu. The default is Automatic.

3.

Selection the Encryption Strength from the pull-down menu; either 64-bit or 128 bit.

4.

You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must

be identical on all PCs and wireless access points in your network. Choose either:

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Automatic

– Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click

the Generate button. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values.

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Manual

– Enter the number of hexadecimal digits appropriate to the encryption strength:

10 digits for 64-bit and 26 digits for 128-bit (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F)

Select which of the four keys will be the default.

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5.

Select the key to be used as the default key by checking the radio box. (Data transmissions are

always encrypted using the default key.)

See the document “Wireless Communications” for a full explanation of each of these options,

as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. A link to this document on

the NETGEAR website is in

Appendix B, “Related Documents

.”

6.

Click

Apply

to save your settings.

Figure 3-3

Note:

If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be

disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match

the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to

make any further changes.

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Configuring WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WPA-PSK + WPA2-

PSK

Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client.

Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or above include the client software that

supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.

Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA client software for instructions

on configuring WPA settings.

To configure WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK:

1.

Select

WEP/WPA Settings

under the

Security

menu on the left navigation pane. The

WEP/

WPA Settings

screen will display.

2.

Select one of the following radio buttons:

WPA-PSK

,

WPA2-PSK

or

WPA-PSK + WPA2-

PSK

. The Security encryption Passphrase field will display.

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Enter the preshared key

Passphrase

(Network Key).

4.

Click

Apply

to save your settings.

Configuring WPA with Radius, WPA2 with Radius, and WPA

+ WPA2 with Radius

In an organization with many wireless users, using a single preshared key may not be a practical

security method. Deploying a RADIUS server will allow you to manage user authentication

individually and centrally.

To configure WPA with Radius, WPA2 with Radius, or WPA + WPA2 with Radius:

1.

Select

WEP/WPA Settings

under the

Security

menu on the left navigation pane. The

WEP/

WPA Settings

screen will display.

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