Belkin PM00781EA F5D8635-4 Network Router User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA)
security on a Belkin wireless client card for a home network.
Clients must use the same key that the Router uses. For instance, if the
key is “Smith Family Network Key” in the Router, the clients must also
use that same key.
1. Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the “Wireless
Network” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and
configure more options of your card.
2. Once the “Advanced” button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless Utility will
appear. This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features
of the Belkin Wireless Card.
3. Under the “Wireless Network Properties” tab, select a network name
from the “Available Networks” list and click the “Properties” button.
4. Under “Network Authentication”, select “WPA-PSK (no server).
5. Type your WPA key in the “Network key” box.
Important: WPA-PSK is a mixture of numbers and letters from A-Z and
0-9. For WPA-PSK you can enter eight to 63 characters. This network
key needs to match the key you assign to your Router.
6. Click “OK, then “Apply” to save the settings.
I am NOT using a Belkin client card for a home network and I am
having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA)
security.
If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook
Network Card that is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a
file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless
Protected Access” is available for free download. Download the patch
from Microsoft by searching the knowledge base for Windows XP WPA.
Note: The file that Microsoft has made available works only with
Windows XP. Other operating systems are not supported at this time.
You also need to ensure that the wireless card’s manufacturer supports
WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from
their support site.
Supported Operating Systems:
• Windows XP Professional
• Windows XP Home Edition
2. Right-clicking on the “Wireless Networks” tab will display the
following screen. Ensure the “Use Windows to configure my wireless
network settings” check box is checked. [need image]
3. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button and
you will see the following screen. [need image]
4. For a home or small business user, select “WPA-PSK” under
“Network Administration”.
Note: Select WPA (with radius server) if you are using this computer to
connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication server
such as a radius server. Please consult your network administrator for
further information.
1. Under Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel >
Network Connections”.