Chapter 6 WI-FI SETTINGS
NR2301 User’s Guide
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You can use the MAC address filter to tell the AP which WiFi clients are allowed or not allowed to use the
WiFi network. If a WiFi client is allowed to use the WiFi network, it still has to have the correct settings
(SSID, channel, and security). If a WiFi client is not allowed to use the WiFi network, it does not matter if it
has the correct settings.
This type of security does not protect the information that is sent in the WiFi network. Furthermore, there
are ways for unauthorized devices to get the MAC address of an authorized WiFi client. Then, they can
use that MAC address to use the WiFi network.
WPS
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi Alliance. WPS
allows you to quickly set up a WiFi network with strong security, without having to configure security
settings manually. Depending on the devices in your network, you can either press a button (on the
device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the devices.
Then, they connect and set up a secure network by themselves. See how to set up a secure WiFi
network using WPS in the Chapter 9 on page 102.
6.2 The Wi-Fi Settings Screen
Use this screen to enable the wireless LAN, enter the SSID, and configure security and other WiFi settings.
Note: If you are configuring the NR2301 from a device connected to the wireless LAN and you
change the NR2301’s SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your WiFi
connection when you press Apply to confirm. You must then change the WiFi settings of
your device to match the NR2301’s new settings.
To access this screen, click WI-FI SETTINGS > Wi-Fi Settings.
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