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Troubleshooting
2. Right-clicking on the “Wireless Networks” tab will display the following screen.
Ensure the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” box is
checked.
3. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button.
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.
5. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Date Encryption”. This setting will have to be
identical to the wireless router or access point that you set up.
6. Type in your encryption key in the “Network Key” box.
Important: Enter your PSK. This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be
letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the clients
that you set up.
7. Click “OK” to apply settings.
What is the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and Pre-N?
Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit
data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation
802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying
networking standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b,
transmits information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps; and
Pre-N works at 108Mbps. Pre-N, the precursor to the upcoming 802.11n release,
promises speeds that exceed 802.11g, and up to twice the wireless coverage
area. See the following chart for more detailed information.