Specify Network Settings
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5.
In the
Wireless Security
list, select
WPA
,
WEP
, or
Disable
.
The WPA is recommended because it uses the newest standard for the strongest
security. The fields displayed in this page depend on what is currently selected in the
Wireless Security
List.
6.
To specify WPA, do the following:
•
In the
WPA Type
list, select
WPA Any
,
WPA2
, or
WPA
.
•
In the
Data Encryption
field, select
AES
or
TKIP + AES
.
•
In the
WPA Shared Key
field, enter the WiFi network key (password).
The shared key is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
7.
To specify WEP, do the following:
•
In the
Network Authentication
field, select
Open System Authentication
or
Shared Key Authentication
.
•
Complete the fields to enter the encryption keys, the entry method, and the key
length,
8.
Write down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference.
9.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
Create a Hidden Wireless Network
A hidden wireless network does not broadcast its wireless name (SSID). To connect to a
hidden wireless network, you must know the wireless name and password and type them.
To create a hidden network:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
http:/192.168.254.254
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
admin
. The user name and password
are case-sensitive.
The Main page displays.
4.
Select
Wireless Security
.
The Wireless Security page displays.
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