Changing The Wireless Security Settings; Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup - Belkin F5D8235-4 User Manual

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Changing the Wireless security settings

Your N+ Wireless 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 on page 42) 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: First, initiate the WPS PBC procedure on the client device . Refer to
your client's documentation on this procedure . Then, within two minutes,
push and hold the WPS button located on the front of your Router for
two seconds . Pushing the PBC button will automatically enable WPS .
The client has now been securely added to your wireless network .
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PIN: The client device has an 8-digit PIN number that is associated
with WPS . Enable WPS through the screen illustrated below . Enter
the client's PIN into the Router's internal registrar (accessed through
this screen) . The client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless
network within two minutes .
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