User Manual
Table Of Contents
- About This Manual
- Conventions, Formats, and Scope
- How to Print This Manual
- Chapter 1 Basic Setup
- Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security
- Understanding the WN311B Smart Wizard
- Finding a Network
- Profiles
- Setting up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router
- Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile
- Wireless Security
- Using Wireless Security Features
- Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings
- Setting up WEP Encryption Security
- Setting up WPA2-PSK Security
- Setting up WPA-PSK Security
- Networks Page
- Statistics Page
- About Page
- Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Related Documents
NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter WN311B User Manual
Network Connections and Wireless Security 2-13
v1.0, May 2006
Setting up WPA-PSK Security
Follow the steps below to configure WPA-PSK Security.
1. Run the WN311B Smart Wizard.
a. Make sure the WN311B software is installed and the WN311B is properly installed in a
PCI slot in your computer.
b. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab page opens.
2. Configure the Security settings.
a. In the Profile box, select the profile or type in a profile name.
b. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID.
c. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] and enter the passphrase.
The passphrase can be a word or group of printable characters. For more information on
WPA security, see the Web link to
“Wireless Communications:” in Appendix B.
3. Save your settings in a Profile.
a. Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile.
Figure 2-9
Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID
matches exactly what is configured in the access point.