Owner's Manual

NOTE: The WPA-Personal (PSK) network authentication setting in the wizard uses either the WPA-PSK protocol or the
WPA2-PSK protocol based on the WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK security protocols available on the
wireless router/AP.
NOTE: If the wireless router/AP for the infrastructure network is not available, you can still create a connection profile for
the network. If you click Next after the message reporting that the network was not found is displayed, Wireless Network
Connection Settings opens, and you can use this tool to create the connection profile. For instructions, see
Connecting to
an Advanced Network or Creating an Ad Hoc Network Using DW WLAN Card Utility.
routers/APs use the same shared key.
With an ad hoc network, all of the wireless
clients of the ad hoc wireless network use
the same shared key.
WPA-Personal
(PSK)
WPA2-Personal
(PSK)
For infrastructure environments without
the RADIUS infrastructure. WPA-Personal
(PSK) supports the use of a preshared key
and is the next generation of wireless
network security for home and small office
environments.
The WPA-Personal (PSK) protocol uses
either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK protocols
based on the WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
security protocols available on the wireless
router/AP.
Auto (TKIP or
AES)
None Network key
Connecting to a Basic Network
You can connect to a basic network entirely within the wizard if the network has any of the following security settings (see
Available Basic Network Security Protocols):
• WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication
• WEP (open or shared authentication)
• None
To connect to an advanced network (one that uses some form of EAP, 802.1X, or CCKM authentication), you can begin with
the wizard, but you must use the Wireless Network Connection Settings component of DW WLAN Card Utility to complete the
process. The wizard automatically transitions to the Wireless Network Connection Settings tool at the appropriate point in the
process. Alternatively, you can immediately start using the Wireless Network Connection Settings tool by clicking Manually
connect to an advanced network.
For instructions, see Connecting to an Advanced Network or Creating an Ad Hoc Network
Using DW WLAN Card Utility.
Example: Connecting to a broadcasting network
In this example, the network is available (within range), is broadcasting, and has WPA-Personal (PSK) security settings. The
wizard detects the network and displays the network name in the list.
1. On the Connect to a network page, click the network name, and then click Next.