Wps - TP-Link Archer C8 User Manual

Enable SSID Broadcast - When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks
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to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the router. If you select the Enable
SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.
Enable WDS Bridging - Check this box to enable WDS. With this function, the router can
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bridge two or more WLANs. If this checkbox is selected, you will have to set the following
parameters as shown in Figure 5-14. Make sure the following settings are correct.
SSID (to be bridged) - The SSID of the AP your router is going to connect to as a client.
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You can also use the Survey function to select the SSID to join.
MAC Address (to be bridged) - The MAC address (BSSID) of the AP your router is
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going to connect to as a client. You can also use the Survey function to select the MAC
address (BSSID) to join.
Survey - Click this button, you can search the APs that run in all channels.
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Key type - This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration.
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WEP Index - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP. It indicates the index
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of the WEP key.
Auth Type - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP. It indicates the
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authorization type of the Root AP.
Password - If the AP your router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill
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the password in this blank.
5.4.2

WPS

Choose menu "Advanced→Wireless 2.4GHz→WPS", you can see the screen as shown in
Figure 5-15. This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network
quickly by WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function.
Archer C8 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
Figure 5-14 WDS Settings
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