Tutorials; Chapter 8 Tutorials; Overview; Set Up A Wireless Network Using Wps - ZyXEL Communications NBG6617 User Manual

8.1 Overview

This chapter provides tutorials for setting up your NBG6617.
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Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS

• Connect to NBG6617 Wireless Network without WPS
• Using Guest SSIDs on the NBG6617
8.2 Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS
This section gives you an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. This example uses
the NBG6617 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 via the web configurator or utility.
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 NBG6617'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 NBG6617 is turned on. Make sure the WIFI button (at the rear panel of the
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NBG6617) 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 NBG6617's Web Configurator and press the Push Button in the Expert > Wireless >
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WPS screen.
Section 8.2.1 on page 49. This is the easier method.
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Section 8.2.2 on page 50. This
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