Cisco Systems E1200 manual How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup

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Linksys E-Series

To manually set your router’s wireless security settings:

Wireless > Wireless Settings (E4200)

Wireless > Wireless Security (non-E4200)

1.Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25)..

2.Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless Settings page (for E4200 routers) or Basic Wireless Settings page (for non-E4200 routers)..

3.Select your preferred security type from the Security Mode drop-down list For most home networks, we recommend WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode..

4.Enter a passphrase (security key) for your wireless network in the Passphrase field.. The most secure type of security key should include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and punctuation..

5.Click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen..

How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup

For ALL

Why would I use Wi-Fi Protected Setup? Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ is a feature of your router that makes it easy to add devices to your wireless network.. If you have network devices, such as wireless printers, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to add the devices..

Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light

The power indicator light on the back of the router (or on top for the E4200) indicates the status of Wi-Fi Protected Setup while you are connecting devices..

•• When Wi-Fi Protected Setup is connecting a network device, the light flashes slowly..

•• If there is an error, the light flashes quickly for two minutes.. Wait until it stops flashing, then try again..

•• When Wi-Fi Protected Setup has finished connecting a device, the light is continuously lit ..

•• Wait until the light is continuously lit before starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session..

Improving Security

Connect network devices using one of the three methods below..

Note

Wi-Fi Protected Setup configures one device at a time.. Repeat the instructions for each device that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup..

Connecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button

Use this method if your device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button or prompts you to press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on your router..

To connect a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button: Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

1.Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the network device you are connecting to..

2.Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the back of the router..

- OR -

a.Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser- based utility” on page 25)..

b.Click the Wireless tab, then, if your router is not an E4200, click the Basic Wireless Settings page..

c.Click Wi-Fi Protected Setup..

d.Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button in the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen..

e.After the device has been configured, click OK..

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Contents User Guide Linksys E-Series E900 Contents Browser-based Utility Menu Structure E1200/E1500 Contents E1200/E1500 Contents E2500 Contents E2500 Contents E3200 Contents Browser-based Utility Menu Structure E4200 Contents Using an External Drive Maintaining and Monitoring E900 Package contentsFeatures Product overviewBack view Port activity indicatorBottom view SpeedBoost E1200/E1500E1200V1/E1500 Canada ICES/NMB003, RSS210 Determining your router’s versionE2500 Power of dual bandEthernet ports Wi-Fi Protected Setup button Benefits of gigabit E3200Port activity indicators Built-in USB port and UPnP media server E4200Top view Product overview How to set up your router Setting Up BasicsHow to create a home network Where to find more helpHow to start Cisco Connect How to test your Internet connection speed How to improve your wireless connection speedTo test your Internet connection speed To create an Easy Setup Key How to connect devices to your networkHow to connect a computer to your network How to connect a computer using an Easy Setup KeyTo manually connect a computer to your network How to connect a computer manuallyHow to connect other devices How to connect a printerTo connect a wireless printer to your network To manually connect a device to your network To access parental controls after the first time How to set up parental controlsHow to access parental controls To access parental controls for the first timeTo change the parental controls password How to select the computers to have parental controlsTo select computers that will have parental controls How to set parental controls How to set up guest access to your networkTo set up guest access to your network To change your router’s name and password How to change your router’s name and passwordTo open the browser-based utility Setting Up AdvancedHow to open the browser-based utility For ALLTo manually set up your router How to manually set up your routerHow to manually set up your Internet connection Basic Internet connection settingsSetup IPv6 Setup How to get the most out of your dual- band routerIPv6 Internet connection settings To manually configure your router’s IPv6 settingsAuto 20 MHz or 40 Mhz MHz Only To reconfigure your wireless networkWireless Basic Wireless Settings or Wireless Settings Wireless-A Only 802..11a only Wireless-N Only 802..11n onlyAuto 20 MHz or 40Mhz MHz Only How to set up the Dhcp server on your routerTo configure your router’s Dhcp server settings Setup Basic Setup Dhcp Server SettingsClick Save Settings How to find your network on the InternetHow to set up Dhcp reservation To configure Dhcp reservationTo clone a MAC address from your computer How to clone a MAC addressSetup MAC Address Clone BronzeEagle953.linksysnet.com1024Security VPN Passthrough How to connect to your corporate office using a VPNHow to optimize your router for gaming and voice To change your VPN passthrough settingsApplications & Gaming QoS To configure QOSTo access your router remotely How to remotely change your router settingsConfigure Upstream Bandwidth Administration ManagementTo configure UPnP How to enable Voice over IP on your networkHow to configure UPnP To configure the router for VoIPFor Internet Connection Type, select Bridge Mode How to use a router as an access pointTo view your new router’s settings To use your old router as an access point How to put your new router behind an existing routerTo add another router to share an Internet connection To add a router to your existing wireless networkTo add your router to an existing router or gateway To share an Internet connectionThis topic covers cases three and four above To extend your network or add wireless capabilitiesTo extend your network To use their DNSTo set up a device in the DMZ How to expose a device to the InternetApplications & Gaming DMZ Setting Up Advanced Improving Security Network security following a manual setupHow do I know if my network is secure? 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