Tutorials; Chapter 8 Tutorials; Overview; Set Up A Wireless Network With Wps - ZyXEL Communications NBG6716 User Manual

8.1 Overview

This chapter provides tutorials for setting up your NBG6716.
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Set Up a Wireless Network with WPS

• Configure Wireless Security without WPS
• Using Multiple SSIDs on the NBG6716
8.2 Set Up a Wireless Network with WPS
This section gives you an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. This example uses
the NBG6716 as the AP and NWD210N as the wireless client which connects to a notebook.
Note: The wireless client must be a WPS-aware device (for example, a WPS USB adapter
or PCI card).
There are two WPS methods for creating a secure connection. This tutorial shows you how to do
both.
• Push Button Configuration (PBC) - create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a
button. See
• PIN Configuration - create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's PIN
(Personal Identification Number) in the NBG6716's interface. See
is the more secure method, since one device can authenticate the other.

8.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC)

Make sure that your NBG6716 is turned on. Make sure the WIFI button (at the side panel of the
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NBG6716) is pushed in, and that the device is placed within range of your notebook.
Make sure that you have installed the wireless client (this example uses the NWD210N) driver and
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utility in your notebook.
In the wireless client utility, find the WPS settings. Enable WPS and press the WPS button (Start or
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WPS button)
Log into NBG6716's Web Configurator and press the Push Button in the Configuration >
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Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G > WPS Station screen.
Section 8.2.1 on page 56.This is the easier method.
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Section 8.2.2 on page 57. This
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