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Chapter 4 Congure the Router
• MAC Address (to be bridged) - The MAC Address of the AP your Router is going to
connect to as a client. You can also use the scan function to select the MAC Address
to join.
• Scan - Click this button, you can search the AP which runs currently.
• Key type - This option should be chosen according to the AP’s security configuration.
It is recommended that the security type is the same as your AP’s security type.
• WEP Index - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP (ASCII) or WEP (HEX).
It indicates the index of the WEP key.
• Authentication Type - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP (ASCII) or
WEP (HEX).It indicates the authorization type of the Root AP.
• Password - If the AP your router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill
the password in this blank.
4. 3. 2. WPS
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can help you to quickly and securely connect to a network.
This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to your router’s network quickly
via WPS.
Note:
The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Please make sure the wireless
function is enabled before configuration.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
router.
2. Go to WPS.
3. Follow one of the following three methods to connect your client device to the
router’s Wi-Fi network.
Method ONE: Press the WPS Button on Your Client Device
1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and click Add Device.
2. Select Press the WPS button of the new device in two minutes and click Connect.