F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1
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Changing the Wireless Security Settings
Your 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 below) 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: Click the “Start PBC” button located on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup page.
Then, initiate the WPS procedure on the client device within two minutes. Refer
to your client’s documentation on this procedure. Clicking the “Start 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 GUI. Enter the client’s PIN into
the Router’s internal registrar (accessed through this GUI). The client will be
automatically enrolled into your wireless network within two minutes.
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 an 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. Click the “Start PBC” button to start this
process. After clicking “Start PBC”, you must start the WPS handshaking
procedure from the client within two minutes.
