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Changing the Wireless Security Settings
Your N Wireless Router is equipped with the latest security standard called Wi-Fi
Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2™) and the legacy security standard called Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Your Router also supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS) specification, which simplifies the setup of a wireless network. WPS uses
familiar methodologies, such as typing in a Personal Identification Number (PIN)
or pushing a button, to enable users to automatically configure network names
and strong WPA™/WPA2 data encryption and authentication. By default,
wireless security is disabled. To enable security, you will need to determine
which standard you want to use. To access the security settings, click “Security”
on the “Wireless” tab.
Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
WPS uses WPA2 (described on page xx) for encryption. It does not provide
additional security, but rather, standardizes the method for securing your wireless
network. You may use either the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or
PIN method to allow a device access to your wireless network. Conceptually, the
two methods work as follows:
PBC: Push and hold the WPS button located on the back of your Router for three
seconds. Then, initiate the WPS procedure on the client device within two
minutes. Refer to your client’s documentation on this procedure. Pushing the
PBC button will automatically enable WPS. The client has now been securely
added to your wireless network.
PIN: The client device has a PIN number (either four or eight digits) that is
associated with WPS. Enable WPS through the screen illustrated below. Enter
the client’s PIN into the Router’s internal registrar (accessed through this screen).
The client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless network within two
minutes.
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1. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Enabled or Disabled.
2. Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method: In this method, a wireless
client wishing to access your network must supply a 4- or 8-digit PIN to the
Router. After clicking “Enroll”, you must start the WPS handshaking
procedure from the client within two minutes.
3. Router PIN: If an external registrar is available, you may enter in the
Router’s PIN to the registrar. Click “Generate New PIN” to change the PIN
from the default value. Click “Restore Default PIN” to reset the PIN value.
4. Push Button Configuration (PBC) Method: PBC is an alternate method to
connect to a WPS network. Push the PBC button located on the back of
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