Wireless Network Configuration
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200Mv2
Note:
Not all wireless adapters support passphrase key generation.
•
Key 1
–
Key 4
. These values are
not
case-sensitive. You can manually enter the four
data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access
points in your network. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits for 64 bit encryption or 26 digits
for 128-bit encryption (any combination of 0
–
9, a
–
f, or A
–
F).
6.
Select which of the four keys will be the default.
Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key. The other keys can be
used only to decrypt received data. The four entries are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA
authentication is selected.
7.
Click
Apply
to save your settings.
Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Method
For you to use Push 'N' Connect, your wireless computers or devices must support Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS). Compatible equipment usually has the
WPS symbol on it. WPS
can configure the network name (SSID) and set up WPA/WPA2 wireless security for the
wireless modem router and the wireless computer or device at the same time.
Some considerations regarding WPS are:
•
NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the WPS standard. All other
Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products
that implement Push 'N' Connect.
•
If your wireless network will include a combination of WPS-capable devices and
non-WPS-capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you set up your wireless network
and security settings manually first, and use WPS only for adding WPS-capable devices.
You can connect to the network using WPS either with a push button or a PIN.
•
Push Button
. This is the preferred method. See the following section,
.
•
Entering a PIN
WPS Button
Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to the wireless modem router
wirelessly is a client. The client must support a WPS button, and must have a WPS
configuration utility, such as the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart.