Netgear WGU624 Guide D’Exploitation
Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624
Wireless Configuration
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Recording Your SSID and Security Settings
Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information.
802.11a Wireless Network Name (SSID):______________________________
802.11g Wireless Network Name (SSID):______________________________
The Service Set Identification (SSID), called the wireless network name in Windows XP,
identifies the wireless network. You may use up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID in the
wireless router is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter card. For the access point and
wireless nodes to communicate with each other, all must be configured with the same SSID.
identifies the wireless network. You may use up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID in the
wireless router is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter card. For the access point and
wireless nodes to communicate with each other, all must be configured with the same SSID.
If WEP Authentication is Used. Circle one: Open System, Shared Key, or Auto.
Note:
If you select Shared Key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are
set to Shared Key as well.
— WEP Encryption Strength. Choose the key size. Circle one: 64, 128, or 152 bit.
— Data Encryption (WEP) Keys. The WGU624 provides two methods for creating WEP
encryption keys:
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Passphrase. ______________________________ Enter a word or group of printable
characters. These characters are case sensitive. When you enter the Passphrase and
click the Generate button on the WGU624, the keys will be generated.
characters. These characters are case sensitive. When you enter the Passphrase and
click the Generate button on the WGU624, the keys will be generated.
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Manual. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9 or a-f).
These values are not case sensitive. For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. For 152-bit
WEP, enter 32 hex digits. Record the key values in the spaces below.
These values are not case sensitive. For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. For 152-bit
WEP, enter 32 hex digits. Record the key values in the spaces below.
Key 1: ________________________________ Key 3:_________________________________
Key 2: ________________________________ Key 4:_________________________________
If WPA-PSK Authentication is Used. Enter a word or group of printable characters. These
characters are case sensitive. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will not
connect unless they are set to WPA-PSK and are configured with the correct Passphrase.
characters are case sensitive. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will not
connect unless they are set to WPA-PSK and are configured with the correct Passphrase.
— Passphrase. ______________________________
Store this information in a safe place. Use the procedures described in the following sections to
configure the WGU624.
configure the WGU624.