Heatmiser PRT-ETS WiFi, Operating Instructions Manual

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5
Security Types & Compatability Explained
The Wi-Fi Thermostats operate on the 802.11b standard.
If your router is a G model, you should ensure it is setup to
work in B&G mode otherwise you will not be able to connect
to your thermostat.
There are currently 4 methods of securing your wireless
connection in common use
These are :
OPEN/DISABLED (not recommended )
W.E.P. (lowest security level)
W.P.A. (medium security )
W.P.A.2. (highest security )
Your choice of security settings in the thermostat must
match the setting in your router. Quite often you will find
WPA and WPA2 as a single option in the router this is
perfectly normal the router knows which one to use, and
you can therefore set the thermostat up using either one.
The password can be up to 63 characters in length including
spaces _. / \ characters.
The W.E.P. option is not so simple. Some routers generate a
hidden password from a pass phrase whilst others require a