Netgear WGM511 Installation Guide download pdf (Page 6)

December 2004

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How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile .....................................................4-3

Connecting to Another PC in Ad Hoc Mode ...................................................................4-4

How to Configure an Ad Hoc Mode Profile ..............................................................4-5

How to Start a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network .......................................4-6

Statistics Page ..........................................................................................................4-7

Advanced Settings Display ......................................................................................4-9

Chapter 5

Wireless Security Configuration

Understanding the Security Options ...............................................................................5-1

Using WEP Security .......................................................................................................5-1

Basic Requirements for WEP ...................................................................................5-2

WEP Security Settings Worksheet ...........................................................................5-3

How to Configure WEP Encryption Security ............................................................5-4

Using the Wireless Zero Configuration Service for WPA-PSK Advanced Security ........5-5

Enabling Wireless Security Features ..............................................................................5-6

Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings ...........5-6

How to Configure WEP Encryption Security ............................................................5-7

Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Basic Tips ......................................................................................6-1

Frequently Asked Questions ..........................................................................................6-2

Appendix A

Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................A1

Appendix B

Wireless Networking Basics

Wireless Networking Overview ...................................................................................... B-1

Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................................. B-1

Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ................................................................ B-1

Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ................................ B-2

Wireless Channels .................................................................................................. B-2

WEP Wireless Security .................................................................................................. B-3

WEP Authentication ................................................................................................ B-3

WEP Open System Authentication ......................................................................... B-4

WEP Shared Key Authentication ............................................................................ B-5

How to Use WEP Parameters ................................................................................. B-7

WPA Wireless Security .................................................................................................. B-7

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