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N300 WiFi Router (N300R) User Manual
Safeguarding Your Network 2-5
May 2012
Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information
Before and after customizing your wireless settings, print this section, and record the following
information. If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is
responsible for the network can provide this information. Otherwise, you must choose the settings
for your wireless network. Either way, record the settings for your wireless network in the spaces
provided.
• Wireless Network Name (SSID) . ______________________________ The SSID identifies
the wireless network. You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID is case-
sensitive. The SSID in the wireless adapter card must match the SSID of the WiFi router. In
some configuration utilities (such as in Windows XP), the term “wireless network name” is
used instead of SSID.
• If WEP Authentication is used, circle one: Open System , Shared Key , or Auto .
– WEP Encryption Key Size . Choose one: 64-bit or 128-bit . Again, the encryption key
size must be the same for the wireless adapters and the WiFi router.
– Data Encryption (WEP) Keys . There are two methods for creating WEP data encryption
keys. Whichever method you use, record the key values in the spaces provided.
• Passphrase Method . ______________________________ These characters are
case-sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters and click Generate. Not
all wireless devices support the passphrase method.
• Manual Method . These values are not case-sensitive. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10
hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F). For 128-bit WEP, enter
26 hexadecimal digits.
Key 1: ___________________________________
Key 2: ___________________________________
Key 3: ___________________________________
Key 4: ___________________________________
• If WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication is used:
Note: If you select Shared Key, the other devices in the network will not connect
unless they are also set to Shared Key and are configured with the correct key.