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Using Security Sync (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Security Sync (WPS) uses WPA2 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 let a device access to your
wireless network. Conceptually, the two methods work as follows:
PBC: Push and hold the Security Sync (WPS) button located on the top of your router for
three seconds. Then initiate the Security Sync (WPS) procedure on the client device within
two minutes. Your client will automatically exchange the security information and be added
to your wireless network. The client has now been securely added to your wireless network.
Pushing the Security Sync button will automatically enable WPS. The PBC method can also
be initiated from the notebook computer.
PIN: The client device has a PIN number (either four or eight digits) that is associated with
WPS. Enable WPS through the GUI shown below. Enter the client's PIN into the Router's
internal registrar (accessed through this GUI). The client will be automatically enrolled into
your wireless network within two minutes.
1. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Enabled or Disabled.
2. Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method: In this method, a wireless client wishing to
access your network must supply a 4- or 8-digit PIN to the router. After clicking "Enroll",
you must start the WPS handshaking procedure from the client within two minutes.
3. Router PIN: If an external registrar is available, you can enter in the router's PIN to the
registrar. Click Generate New PIN to change the PIN from the default value, or click
Restore Default PIN to reset the PIN value.
4. Push Button Configuration (PBC) Method: PBC is an alternate method to connect to a
WPS network. Push the Security Sync button located on the back of the router for three
seconds, and then initiate the PBC on the client device. Alternatively, push the "Start
PBC" soft button to start this process.
5. Manual Configuration Method: This section lists the default security settings if not using
WPS.
Therouter features WPA2, which is the second generation of the WPA-based 802.11i
standard. It offers a higher level of wireless security by combining advanced network
authentication and stronger Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption methods.
Setting up your wireless router