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... WEP Parameters C-5 Key Size ...C-6 WEP Configuration Options C-7 Wireless Channels ...C-7 WPA Wireless Security C-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP C-9 How Does WPA Compare to Wireless Client Programs C-18 Glossary List of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... C-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i C-10 What...
... WEP Parameters C-5 Key Size ...C-6 WEP Configuration Options C-7 Wireless Channels ...C-7 WPA Wireless Security C-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP C-9 How Does WPA Compare to Wireless Client Programs C-18 Glossary List of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... C-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i C-10 What...
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... access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Now reconfigure the computer you change the first three positions of the IP Address to your router. Also, make any Windows computer connected to match the first three positions of this will be disconnected when you may have. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
... access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Now reconfigure the computer you change the first three positions of the IP Address to your router. Also, make any Windows computer connected to match the first three positions of this will be disconnected when you may have. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
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... sure your wireless adapter, and click Next to the instructions on the first screen. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-13 The utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Click to highlight the wireless network adapter found in your computer.Then, click Next to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility...
... sure your wireless adapter, and click Next to the instructions on the first screen. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-13 The utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Click to highlight the wireless network adapter found in your computer.Then, click Next to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility...
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..., you should also select the physical placement of wireless adapters also vary depending on wireless networking, refer to the wireless range extender. For further information on your Wireless Range Extender. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to Appendix C, "Wireless Networking Basics". Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can vary...
..., you should also select the physical placement of wireless adapters also vary depending on wireless networking, refer to the wireless range extender. For further information on your Wireless Range Extender. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to Appendix C, "Wireless Networking Basics". Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can vary...
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...Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your wireless range extender, click the Wireless link in this is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. Unlike wired network data, your wireless...like wireless sniffers. • WEP. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the most determined eavesdropper. • WPA-PSK. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Implementing Appropriate Wireless ...
...Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your wireless range extender, click the Wireless link in this is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. Unlike wired network data, your wireless...like wireless sniffers. • WEP. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the most determined eavesdropper. • WPA-PSK. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Implementing Appropriate Wireless ...
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...8226; Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- or 128-bit data encryption). Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. or 128-bit data encryption but passphrase characters are case sensitive but does not perform... backward compatibility with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 5-4 Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 These options are case sensitive. Choose the Encryption Strength ...
...8226; Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- or 128-bit data encryption). Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. or 128-bit data encryption but passphrase characters are case sensitive but does not perform... backward compatibility with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 5-4 Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 These options are case sensitive. Choose the Encryption Strength ...
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... Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID, identifies the wireless network. There are two methods for your wireless network in the network will be the same for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless settings... in the wireless adapter card must be able to provide this information in the network will choose the settings for creating WEP data encryption keys. Circle one : 64-bit or 128-bit. Reference Manual for the wireless adapters and the wireless range extender. -
... Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID, identifies the wireless network. There are two methods for your wireless network in the network will be the same for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless settings... in the wireless adapter card must be able to provide this information in the network will choose the settings for creating WEP data encryption keys. Circle one : 64-bit or 128-bit. Reference Manual for the wireless adapters and the wireless range extender. -
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... same as nETgear. Select the region in the main menu of the Wireless Range Extender. Set the Channel. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Figure 5-3: Wireless Settings menu 3. NETGEAR is case sensitive; Select Enable to "Wireless Channels" on the wireless channel frequencies please...initial configuration and test, leave the Wireless Card Access List set the WGX102 to match your existing wireless network. Set the Security Options to channel 6. Enter the wireless network name (SSID) of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you will...
... same as nETgear. Select the region in the main menu of the Wireless Range Extender. Set the Channel. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Figure 5-3: Wireless Settings menu 3. NETGEAR is case sensitive; Select Enable to "Wireless Channels" on the wireless channel frequencies please...initial configuration and test, leave the Wireless Card Access List set the WGX102 to match your existing wireless network. Set the Security Options to channel 6. Enter the wireless network name (SSID) of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you will...
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... WEP options display. Configure and test your wireless adapter to match the wireless range extender WEP settings or access the wireless range extender from a wired computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you use a wireless computer to make any further changes. 1. You must then either configure your computers for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: If you can configure...
... WEP options display. Configure and test your wireless adapter to match the wireless range extender WEP settings or access the wireless range extender from a wired computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you use a wireless computer to make any further changes. 1. You must then either configure your computers for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: If you can configure...
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...often the encryption key is also required. Shorter periods provide greater security, but can affect performance. Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 5-11 Select WPA-PSK for the product you are using...Wireless Settings in the Passphrase box. 4. The default is 60 minutes. 5. The WPA-PSK security options display. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. Figure 5-5: WPA Settings section 3. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options Note: Not all wireless adapters...
...often the encryption key is also required. Shorter periods provide greater security, but can affect performance. Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 5-11 Select WPA-PSK for the product you are using...Wireless Settings in the Passphrase box. 4. The default is 60 minutes. 5. The WPA-PSK security options display. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. Figure 5-5: WPA Settings section 3. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options Note: Not all wireless adapters...
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... device you plan to use. Now, only devices on the wireless adapter. To do this wireless device to the WGX102. The computer should then appear in your wireless access control list settings. Repeat these steps for each wireless computer to obtain a wireless link to the WGX102. The screen changes back to the list...printed on this menu. Be sure to click Apply to save your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from the list of this list will be allowed to...
... device you plan to use. Now, only devices on the wireless adapter. To do this wireless device to the WGX102. The computer should then appear in your wireless access control list settings. Repeat these steps for each wireless computer to obtain a wireless link to the WGX102. The screen changes back to the list...printed on this menu. Be sure to click Apply to save your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from the list of this list will be allowed to...
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.... NETGEAR, Inc. Advanced Configuration of available wireless networks, and, when wireless security is initially disabled by default, as shown below. f. See Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network" for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102... b. View your computer's Network Connections and right-click on your computer's wireless utility program. e. b. Configure the wireless computer to the Properties screen and select TCP/IP Properties. CONFIGURE YOUR COMPUTER'S WIRELESS ADAPTER SETTINGS a. wireless adapters ...
.... NETGEAR, Inc. Advanced Configuration of available wireless networks, and, when wireless security is initially disabled by default, as shown below. f. See Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network" for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102... b. View your computer's Network Connections and right-click on your computer's wireless utility program. e. b. Configure the wireless computer to the Properties screen and select TCP/IP Properties. CONFIGURE YOUR COMPUTER'S WIRELESS ADAPTER SETTINGS a. wireless adapters ...
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...) is disabled by typing http://192.168.0.101 in the wireless range extender. Connect to the wireless range extender by default on page 6-7. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 7-5: NETGEAR Adapter screen, Settings page c. Typing nETgear will not work. Note: Wireless security is case sensitive. For information about configuring the WGX102 to...
...) is disabled by typing http://192.168.0.101 in the wireless range extender. Connect to the wireless range extender by default on page 6-7. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 7-5: NETGEAR Adapter screen, Settings page c. Typing nETgear will not work. Note: Wireless security is case sensitive. For information about configuring the WGX102 to...
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Computers and workstation adapter cards are configured as part of the other device. Figure B-4 illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable. Auto Uplink technology automatically senses which connection, MDI or ... B-5 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable. Most repeaters and switch ports are usually media-dependent interface ports, called MDI-X or normal ports. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Inside Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must be connected to the receiver of the circuitry in...
Computers and workstation adapter cards are configured as part of the other device. Figure B-4 illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable. Auto Uplink technology automatically senses which connection, MDI or ... B-5 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable. Most repeaters and switch ports are usually media-dependent interface ports, called MDI-X or normal ports. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Inside Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must be connected to the receiver of the circuitry in...
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...The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of 104 user-configurable bits. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 3. The 128-bit WEP data encryption method consists of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. Some vendors allow passphrases to...v1.1 For authentication purposes, the 802.11 network uses Shared Key Authentication. Therefore, make sure that your 802.11 access and client adapters configurations match. This encryption key will be available outside of the encryption key is 40 bits wide. The 128-bit WEP Key ...
...The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of 104 user-configurable bits. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 3. The 128-bit WEP data encryption method consists of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. Some vendors allow passphrases to...v1.1 For authentication purposes, the 802.11 network uses Shared Key Authentication. Therefore, make sure that your 802.11 access and client adapters configurations match. This encryption key will be available outside of the encryption key is 40 bits wide. The 128-bit WEP Key ...
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...noticeable performance increase over networks with minimal channel separation. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all of the 802.11 client adapters on the client adapter, etc. Note: Whatever keys you enter for an AP, you must ... use WEP key 2 as identified by the SSID. Applying two channels that are within the same wireless network as its default key to transmit while a client adapter can have the same WEP settings. However, due to transmit. In general, if your mobile clients...
...noticeable performance increase over networks with minimal channel separation. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all of the 802.11 client adapters on the client adapter, etc. Note: Whatever keys you enter for an AP, you must ... use WEP key 2 as identified by the SSID. Applying two channels that are within the same wireless network as its default key to transmit while a client adapter can have the same WEP settings. However, due to transmit. In general, if your mobile clients...
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... (MIC) named Michael, an extended initialization vector (IV) with 802.11i, the new wireless security architecture being defined in the standard soon became obvious. Wireless Networking Basics C-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The IEEE introduced the WEP... Network (SSN), is optional. Products based on a particular wireless LAN must use the same encryption key. Through these enhancements, TKIP addresses all access points and client wireless adapters on the 802.11 standard alone offer system administrators no effective...
... (MIC) named Michael, an extended initialization vector (IV) with 802.11i, the new wireless security architecture being defined in the standard soon became obvious. Wireless Networking Basics C-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The IEEE introduced the WEP... Network (SSN), is optional. Products based on a particular wireless LAN must use the same encryption key. Through these enhancements, TKIP addresses all access points and client wireless adapters on the 802.11 standard alone offer system administrators no effective...
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...) and Association Requests (station to authenticate the client. 2. The access point replies with an authenticator (802.11 access point). Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For example, a WPA-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server Figure C-2: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP sends...
...) and Association Requests (station to authenticate the client. 2. The access point replies with an authenticator (802.11 access point). Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Client with a WPAenabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For example, a WPA-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server Figure C-2: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP sends...
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... • Wireless access points • Wireless network adapters • Wireless client programs Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is under an active attack, and as integrity, are maintained. C-16 202-10042-02 v1.1 Wireless Networking Basics Product Support for 60 seconds. NETGEAR, Inc. ...security tactic is not without its vulnerabilities. WPA requires software changes to WPA, a wireless AP can support both WEP and WPA clients at the same time. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Is WPA Perfect? Specifically, it .
... • Wireless access points • Wireless network adapters • Wireless client programs Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is under an active attack, and as integrity, are maintained. C-16 202-10042-02 v1.1 Wireless Networking Basics Product Support for 60 seconds. NETGEAR, Inc. ...security tactic is not without its vulnerabilities. WPA requires software changes to WPA, a wireless AP can support both WEP and WPA clients at the same time. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Is WPA Perfect? Specifically, it .
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... the Microsoft Web site. C-18 202-10042-02 v1.1 Wireless Networking Basics The firmware is automatically updated when the wireless network adapter driver is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA firmware update in Windows.
... the Microsoft Web site. C-18 202-10042-02 v1.1 Wireless Networking Basics The firmware is automatically updated when the wireless network adapter driver is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA firmware update in Windows.