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Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA) security and I am NOT using a Dynex client card for a home
network.
Solution: If you are NOT using a Dynex wireless N USB or wireless N notebook network card
and it 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 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
To enable WPA-PSK (no server):
1 1. In systems running Windows XP, click Start, Control Panel, Network
Connections.
2 Right-click the Wireless Networks tab. The Wireless Network Connection Properties
screen opens. Make sure that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network
settings box is checked.
3 Back on the Wireless Networks tab, click the Configure button. The Client Card
Properties screen opens.
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. Consult your
network administrator for further information.
5 Select TKIP or AES under Date Encryption. This setting will have to be identical to
your router that you set up.
6 Type your encryption key in the Network key box.
Important: Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters (letters,
numbers, or symbols). The same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up.
7 Click OK to apply settings.