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WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) feature is a standard protocol created by Wi-Fi Alliance. This feature
greatly simplifies the steps needed to create a Wi-Fi network for a residential or an office setting. WPS
supports 2 types of configuration methods which are commonly known among consumers:
PIN
Method
&
PBC
Method.
Use WPS: Enable this feature by choosing the YES radiobutton.
WPS State: Display whether the WPS is configured or unconfigured.
WPS Mode: Selecting Pin Code mode will require you to know the enrollee PIN code.
To future understand the two modes of configuration; please refer to the example of the Wi-Fi
Protected Setup.
Security Settings
Security Type: You can disable or enable wireless security for protecting wireless network. The
default type of wireless security is OPEN and to allow all wireless stations to communicate with the
access points without any data encryption.
To prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data transmitted over the network, the
router offers secure data encryption, known as WEP and WPA.
There are five alternatives to select from: WEP 64-bit, WEP 128-bit, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and
Mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK. If you require high security for transmissions, please select WPA-PSK,
WPA2-PSK or WPA/WPA2-PSK.
WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, Mixed WPA2/WPA-PSK
WPA Algorithms: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) or AES (Advanced Encryption System)
utilizes a stronger encryption method and incorporates Message Integrity Code (MIC) to provide
protection against hackers.
Pre-Shared key: The key for network authentication. The input format should be 8-63 ASKII
characters or 64 hexadecimal characters
Key Renewal Interval: The time interval for changing the security key automatically between wireless
client and AP.
WDS Settings
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