Belkin PM00781EA F5D8635-4 user manual Protected Mode Switch Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

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Protected Mode Switch						Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Protected mode ensures proper operation of N1, draft 802..11n-compliant devices on your wireless network when 802..11g or 802..11b devices

are present or when there is heavy 802..11g or 802..11b traffic in the operating environment.. Use protected mode if your network consists of a mix of Belkin N1 Wireless Cards and 802..11g or 802..11b cards on your network.. If you are in an environment that includes little to no 802..11g or 802..11b wireless network traffic, you will achieve the best N1 wireless performance with protected mode OFF.. Conversely, in an environment with HEAVY 802..11g or 802..11b traffic or interference, you will achieve the best N1 wireless performance with protected mode ON.. This will ensure N1 wireless performance is not affected..

802..11e/WMM (Wi-Fi®Multimedia) QoS

WMM, based on 802..11e QoS (Quality of Service), prioritizes important data on your network, such as multimedia content and voice-over-IP (VoIP), so it will not be interfered with by other data being sent over the network.. This feature requires other wireless devices, such as Wi-Fi phones or wireless laptops, to support WMM for best results..

Changing the Wireless Security Settings

Your N+ Wireless Modem Router is equipped with the latest security standard called Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2™) and the legacy security standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).. Your Router also supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) specification, which simplifies the setup of a wireless network.. WPS uses familiar methodologies, such as typing in a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or pushing a button, to enable users to automatically configure network names and strong WPA™/WPA2 data encryption and authentication.. By default, wireless security is disabled.. To enable security, you will need to determine which standard you want to use.. To access the security settings, click “Security” on the “Wireless” tab..

WPS uses WPA2 (described on page 44) 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 allow a device access to your wireless network.. Conceptually, the two methods work as follows:

PBC: First, initiate the WPS PBC procedure on the client device.. Refer to your client’s documentation on this procedure.. Then, within two minutes, push and hold the WPS button located on the front of your Router for two seconds.. Pushing the PBC button will automatically enable WPS.. The client has now been securely added to your wireless network..

PIN: The client device has an 8-digit PIN number that is associated with WPS.. Enable WPS through the screen illustrated below.. Enter the client’s PIN into the Router’s internal registrar (accessed through this screen).. The client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless network within two minutes..

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