Connect Wireless Devices To Your Router; Connect Wireless Devices Using Wps - TRENDnet TEW-817DTR User Manual

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The following section outlines options when selecting WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-
Enterprise, or WPA2-Enterprise Mixed (EAP or RADIUS). This security type is also known
as EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) or Remote Authentication Dial-In User
Service or RADIUS.
Note: This security type requires an external RADIUS server, Pre-Shared Key only requires
you to create a passphrase.
 WPA Cipher: Select a Cipher Type to use.
o When selecting WPA2-Personal Mixed security, it is recommended to use
TKIP/AES.
o When selecting WPA2-Personal security, it is recommended to use AES.
 Key Update Interval: Enter the time interval (seconds) of when the network
passphrase will rotate.
Note: It is recommended to use the default interval time. Your passphrase will not
change, rotation of the key is part of the WPA protocol and designed to increase
security.
 RADIUS Server Address: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. (e.g.
192.168.10.250)
 RADIUS Port: Enter the port your RADIUS server is configured to use for RADIUS
authentication.
Note: It is recommended to use port 1812 which is typical default RADIUS port.
 RADIUS Server Shared Secret: Enter the shared secret used to authorize your
router with your RADIUS server.
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Connect wireless devices to your router

A variety of wireless network devices can connect to your wireless network such as:

Gaming Consoles

Internet enabled TVs

Network media players

Smart Phones

Wireless Laptop computers

Wireless IP cameras
Each device may have its own software utility for searching and connecting to available
wireless networks, therefore, you must refer to the User's Manual/Guide of your
wireless client device to determine how to search and connect to this router's wireless
network.
You can view the currently connected wireless client devices under Advanced > Wireless
(2.4GHz or 5GHz) > Station List in the router management page.
See the "Appendix" on page 77 for general information on connecting to a wireless
network.

Connect wireless devices using WPS

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a feature that makes it easy to connect devices to your
wireless network. If your wireless devices support WPS, you can use this feature to
easily add wireless devices to your network.
Note: You will not be able to use WPS if you set the SSID Broadcast setting to Disabled or
if you are using WEP security.
There are two methods the WPS feature can easily connect your wireless devices to
your network.
 Push Button Configuration (PBC) method
o (RECOMMENDED) Hardware Push Button method–with an external button
located physically on your router and on your client device
o WPS Software/Virtual Push Button - located in router management page
 PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method - located in router management page
Note: Refer to your wireless device documentation for details on the operation of
WPS.
Recommended Hardware Push Button (PBC) Method
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