Tutorials; Chapter 2 Tutorials; How To Set Up A Wireless Network; Example Parameters - ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL Prestige P-870HW-51a v2 User Manual

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This chapter describes how to set up a wireless network.

2.1 How to Set up a Wireless Network

This tutorial gives you examples of how to set up an access point and wireless
client for wireless communication using the following parameters. The wireless
clients can access the Internet through an AP wirelessly.

2.1.1 Example Parameters

SSID
Security
802.11 mode
An access point (AP) or wireless router is referred to as "AP" and a computer with
a wireless network card or USB/PCI adapter is referred to as "wireless client" here.
We use the ZyXEL Device web screens and M-302 utility screens as an example.
The screens may vary slightly for different models.

2.1.2 Configuring the AP

Follow the steps below to configure the wireless settings on your AP.
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SSID_Example3
WPA-PSK
(Pre-Shared Key: ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey)
IEEE 802.11b/g
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