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Setting Security
This chapter is for users who have Windows XP, 2000, Me or
98SE. If you are using Windows Vista, the operating system
automatically handles security configuration.
We strongly recommend security, although you do not need to
use it to get your wireless connection working.
Important! You must first enable security on the the wireless
access point. You then enable security on the adapter using the
same configuration that you used for the access point. For
example, if the wireless access point is configured for WPA2-
PSK, you must select WPA2-PSK security in the Wireless-G
USB configuration software and enter the same encryption key.
Select one of five ways to configure and implement security for
your wireless network:
• WPA2-PSK (WiFi ® Protected Access 2 Pre-Shared Key) is
the recommended option if it is supported by the access
point and the devices in your network. WPA2-PSK protects
your communications with AES (Advanced Encryption
Standard). Some access points permit a “mixed mode”
network composed of both WPA and WPA2 wireless clients.
WPA2-PSK requires you to enter an encryption key shared
by the access point.
• WPA PSK (WiFi ® Protected Access Pre-Shared Key)
If the devices in your network do not all support WPA2-PSK,
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Chapter 2: Setting Security