NETGEAR WGU624 User Manual

Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624
Wireless Networking Basics D-5
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5. The station connects to the network.
If the decrypted text does not match the original challenge text (i.e., the access point and station do
not share the same WEP Key), then the access point will refuse to authenticate the station and the
station will be unable to communicate with either the 802.11 network or Ethernet network.
This process is illustrated in below.
Figure 6-2: Shared key authentication
Overview of WEP Parameters
Before enabling WEP on an 802.11 network, you must first consider what type of encryption you
require and the key size you want to use. Typically, there are three WEP Encryption options
available for 802.11 products:
1. Do Not Use WEP: The 802.11 network does not encrypt data. For authentication purposes, the
network uses Open System Authentication.
2. Use WEP for Encryption: A transmitting 802.11 device encrypts the data portion of every
packet it sends using a configured WEP Key. The receiving device decrypts the data using the
same WEP Key. For authentication purposes, the wireless network uses Open System
Authentication.
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Enable
Access Point1) Authentication
request sent to AP
2) AP sends challenge tex t
3) Client encrypts
challenge text and
sends it back to AP
4) AP decrypts, and if correct,
authenticates client
5) Client connects to network
Shared Key
Authentication Steps
Cable or
DLS modem
Client
attempting
to connect

NETGEAR WGU624 Specifications

Power

power adapter voltage	5V
power adapter current	2.8 A

Networking and Connectivity

network standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a
ports	Five10/100 (1 Internet, & 4 LAN) ports
operating frequencies	2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	6.9 x 1.1 x 4.7 in (175.3 x 27.94 x 119.4 mm)
weight	.7 lbs (.3 kg)
max range (indoor)	400 ft