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Key Size ...D-6 WEP Configuration Options D-7 Wireless Channels ...D-7 WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security D-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP D-9 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i D-10 What are the Key Features of WPA and ... WPA/WPA2 Data Encryption Key Management D-14 Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect D-16 Product Support for WPA/WPA2 D-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged D-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points D-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters D-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs D-18 Glossary x Contents 202-10072-01, March 2005
Key Size ...D-6 WEP Configuration Options D-7 Wireless Channels ...D-7 WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security D-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP D-9 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i D-10 What are the Key Features of WPA and ... WPA/WPA2 Data Encryption Key Management D-14 Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect D-16 Product Support for WPA/WPA2 D-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged D-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points D-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters D-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs D-18 Glossary x Contents 202-10072-01, March 2005
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...8226; Login capability. • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of coverage where you use your wireless computers. RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology provides ten times more coverage than standard 802.11g alone ... are close to 50%. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WPN824 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 108 Mbps access between your router. RangeMax is also 100% compatible with 802.11b devices or dedicating the wireless network to the higher bandwidth 802.11g...
...8226; Login capability. • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of coverage where you use your wireless computers. RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology provides ten times more coverage than standard 802.11g alone ... are close to 50%. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WPN824 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 108 Mbps access between your router. RangeMax is also 100% compatible with 802.11b devices or dedicating the wireless network to the higher bandwidth 802.11g...
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... : NETGEAR. • Region. It may not be necessary to use this field. The WPN824 default SSID is also known as shown below. This field identifies the region where the WPN824 can be used . For more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Understanding Wireless Settings...
... : NETGEAR. • Region. It may not be necessary to use this field. The WPN824 default SSID is also known as shown below. This field identifies the region where the WPN824 can be used . For more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Understanding Wireless Settings...
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... MAC address of Name (SSID). If you disable the wireless access point, wireless devices cannot connect to computers identified on the trusted computers list. 4-6 Wireless Configuration 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 To configure the advanced wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless Setup link in the Advanced section of the main menu...
... MAC address of Name (SSID). If you disable the wireless access point, wireless devices cannot connect to computers identified on the trusted computers list. 4-6 Wireless Configuration 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 To configure the advanced wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless Setup link in the Advanced section of the main menu...
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... needs. Follow the instructions below . Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Default Factory Settings When you click Apply. FEATURE Wireless Access Point Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP DHCP Server DHCP range DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 6 Auto 108 Automatic Disabled Enabled 192.168.1.2 to...
... needs. Follow the instructions below . Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Default Factory Settings When you click Apply. FEATURE Wireless Access Point Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP DHCP Server DHCP range DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 6 Auto 108 Automatic Disabled Enabled 192.168.1.2 to...
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.... Note: The SSID is not the same as nETgear. Click Wireless Settings in the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. It should not be used by any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. For initial configuration and test, leave the Wireless Card Access List set to "Everyone" and the Encryption Strength set to...
.... Note: The SSID is not the same as nETgear. Click Wireless Settings in the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. It should not be used by any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. For initial configuration and test, leave the Wireless Card Access List set to "Everyone" and the Encryption Strength set to...
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... 802.11 wireless communication standard. 6. NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Click Apply to "Authentication and WEP Data Encryption" on all computers and Access Points in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. Wireless Configuration 202-...10072-01, March 2005 4-11 Select the Authentication Type and Encryptions strength from the drop-down lists. The four key boxes will be identical on page D-2 for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 4. Figure 4-6. Wireless...
... 802.11 wireless communication standard. 6. NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Click Apply to "Authentication and WEP Data Encryption" on all computers and Access Points in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. Wireless Configuration 202-...10072-01, March 2005 4-11 Select the Authentication Type and Encryptions strength from the drop-down lists. The four key boxes will be identical on page D-2 for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 4. Figure 4-6. Wireless...
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... eXtended Range - The wireless icon on their MAC addresses. 8-2 Advanced Configuration of 108Mbps when it senses that no additional configuration by end-users and are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Warning: The Wireless Router is already configured with the correct SSID will be allowed access to your wireless network.
... eXtended Range - The wireless icon on their MAC addresses. 8-2 Advanced Configuration of 108Mbps when it senses that no additional configuration by end-users and are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Warning: The Wireless Router is already configured with the correct SSID will be allowed access to your wireless network.
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Wireless Networking Overview The WPN824 router conforms to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of coverage, interacting with wireless nodes via a wired Ethernet backbone can further extend the wireless network coverage. The 802.11 standard is transmitted in the infrastructure mode. Infrastructure Mode With a wireless Access Point, you can freely roam from one access point, it will automatically back...
Wireless Networking Overview The WPN824 router conforms to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of coverage, interacting with wireless nodes via a wired Ethernet backbone can further extend the wireless network coverage. The 802.11 standard is transmitted in the infrastructure mode. Infrastructure Mode With a wireless Access Point, you can freely roam from one access point, it will automatically back...
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...set up a wireless network. In an infrastructure wireless network that both the access point and wireless station use Open System authentication. This means the wireless station will try to associate with whichever access point has the stronger radio frequency (RF) signal, providing that includes an access point, the ESSID ... any messages that are brought together as supported by the intended transmitting and receiving stations. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are not encrypted. thus, there...
...set up a wireless network. In an infrastructure wireless network that both the access point and wireless station use Open System authentication. This means the wireless station will try to associate with whichever access point has the stronger radio frequency (RF) signal, providing that includes an access point, the ESSID ... any messages that are brought together as supported by the intended transmitting and receiving stations. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are not encrypted. thus, there...
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... authentication procedures are configured to operate in range. 3. The station listens for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Shared Key. The access point authenticates the station. 6. An access point must occur before the station can associate with the access point or communicate with the Ethernet network through an access point, such as the one built in an Open System network. Alternatively, the...
... authentication procedures are configured to operate in range. 3. The station listens for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Shared Key. The access point authenticates the station. 6. An access point must occur before the station can associate with the access point or communicate with the Ethernet network through an access point, such as the one built in an Open System network. Alternatively, the...
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... with either the 802.11 network or Ethernet network. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. If the decrypted text does not match the original challenge text (the access point and station do not share the same WEP Key), then the access point will refuse to authenticate the station and the station will be unable to network...
... with either the 802.11 network or Ethernet network. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. If the decrypted text does not match the original challenge text (the access point and station do not share the same WEP Key), then the access point will refuse to authenticate the station and the station will be unable to network...
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The receiving device decrypts the data using the same WEP Key. Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for 802.11 products: 1. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 This process is illustrated below. 802.11b Authentication Shared Key Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP sends challenge text Client 3) Client encrypts attempting...
The receiving device decrypts the data using the same WEP Key. Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for 802.11 products: 1. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 This process is illustrated below. 802.11b Authentication Shared Key Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP sends challenge text Client 3) Client encrypts attempting...
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...26 Example of two hexadecimal digits (0-9 and A-F). D-6 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10072-01, March 2005 The 128-bit WEP Key is expressed as 13 sets of Hexadecimal Key Content 4C72F08AE1 4C72F08AE19D57A3FF6B260037 Note: Typically, 802.11 access points can only store one 128-bit key. The 64-bit...EF 12 34 56 78 90" is 40 bits wide. Therefore, make sure that your 802.11 access and client adapters' configurations match. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of 104 user-configurable bits. Some vendors ...
...26 Example of two hexadecimal digits (0-9 and A-F). D-6 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10072-01, March 2005 The 128-bit WEP Key is expressed as 13 sets of Hexadecimal Key Content 4C72F08AE1 4C72F08AE19D57A3FF6B260037 Note: Typically, 802.11 access points can only store one 128-bit key. The 64-bit...EF 12 34 56 78 90" is 40 bits wide. Therefore, make sure that your 802.11 access and client adapters' configurations match. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of 104 user-configurable bits. Some vendors ...
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...the ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) band between access points, then all of the 802.11 access points and all 802.11 devices that allow the maximum channel separation will interfere with minimal channel separation. Wireless Channels The wireless frequencies used in 802.11b/g networks are in the ...2399.5 MHz - 2424.5 MHz 2404.5 MHz - 2429.5 MHz 2409.5 MHz - 2434.5 MHz Wireless Networking Basics D-7 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all of the 802.11 client adapters on . ...
...the ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) band between access points, then all of the 802.11 access points and all 802.11 devices that allow the maximum channel separation will interfere with minimal channel separation. Wireless Channels The wireless frequencies used in 802.11b/g networks are in the ...2399.5 MHz - 2424.5 MHz 2404.5 MHz - 2429.5 MHz 2409.5 MHz - 2434.5 MHz Wireless Networking Basics D-7 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all of the 802.11 client adapters on . ...
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... rules, and a re-keying mechanism. How Does WPA Compare to perform encryption operations. Wireless Networking Basics D-9 202-10072-01, March 2005 With 802.11 WEP, all access points and client wireless adapters on Wi-Fi Protected Access products. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 WPA and WPA2 offer the following benefits: • Enhanced data privacy • Robust...
... rules, and a re-keying mechanism. How Does WPA Compare to perform encryption operations. Wireless Networking Basics D-9 202-10072-01, March 2005 With 802.11 WEP, all access points and client wireless adapters on Wi-Fi Protected Access products. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 WPA and WPA2 offer the following benefits: • Enhanced data privacy • Robust...
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...) - This infrastructure includes stations, access points, and authentication servers (typically RADIUS servers). What are discussed below. AES support (WPA2, requires hardware support) • Support for a mixture of the early 802.11i draft, such as found in Beacon, Probe Response, and (Re) Association Requests. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How Does WPA Compare to...
...) - This infrastructure includes stations, access points, and authentication servers (typically RADIUS servers). What are discussed below. AES support (WPA2, requires hardware support) • Support for a mixture of the early 802.11i draft, such as found in Beacon, Probe Response, and (Re) Association Requests. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How Does WPA Compare to...
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...detects that uses a statically configured pass phrase on both the stations and the access point. Pre-shared key is required by WPA. 802.1X port access control prevents full access to the network until authentication completes. 802.1X EAPOL-Key packets are used by... robust key generation/management system that it must simply prove to the access point that integrates the authentication and data privacy functions. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 The primary information conveyed in order to access the network. • Key management. EAP over 802.1X is...
...detects that uses a statically configured pass phrase on both the stations and the access point. Pre-shared key is required by WPA. 802.1X port access control prevents full access to the network until authentication completes. 802.1X EAPOL-Key packets are used by... robust key generation/management system that it must simply prove to the access point that integrates the authentication and data privacy functions. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 The primary information conveyed in order to access the network. • Key management. EAP over 802.1X is...
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... Security (EAP-TLS), or EAP Tunneled Transport Layer Security (EAP-TTLS), defines how the authentication takes place. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 WPA/WPA2 Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via EAP from a RADIUS server, for example.
... Security (EAP-TLS), or EAP Tunneled Transport Layer Security (EAP-TTLS), defines how the authentication takes place. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 WPA/WPA2 Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via EAP from a RADIUS server, for example.
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Wireless Networking Basics 202-10072-01, March 2005 D-13 Initial 802.1x communications begin with an unauthenticated supplicant (client device) attempting to the stations in the ... to authenticate the client. 2. This begins a series of message exchanges to AP) also contain WPA information elements. 1. The access point replies with an authenticator (802.11 access point). Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Client with a WPA/ WPA2-enabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For example, a WPA/WPA2-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server...
Wireless Networking Basics 202-10072-01, March 2005 D-13 Initial 802.1x communications begin with an unauthenticated supplicant (client device) attempting to the stations in the ... to authenticate the client. 2. This begins a series of message exchanges to AP) also contain WPA information elements. 1. The access point replies with an authenticator (802.11 access point). Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Client with a WPA/ WPA2-enabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) For example, a WPA/WPA2-enabled AP For example, a RADIUS server...