You can use WPS in one of two ways:
•If the router’s SSID and security option have already been set (see “Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security” on page 22), a wireless device can be connected to your wireless network quickly and simply by using WPS. In this case, the existing wireless settings are transmitted to the
•If the router’s wireless options have not yet been configured and security has not been enabled (the router is in its default state), WPS automatically configures the SSID and wireless security settings for the router and then transmits these settings to the wireless device, such as a wireless PC.
The first method is explained here. For more information on the second method, see the User Manual.
If your network consists of WPS capable devices and
The only security setting that doesn’t work with WPS is WEP with
To add a wireless device using WPS:
1.Press the WPS button on your router. The router will start transmitting its wireless settings. You have 2 minutes to press a corresponding WPS button on your wireless device.
2.On your wireless device, either:
•Press an external WPS button on the outside of the device or,
•Open the WPS utility on the device and follow the instructions to connect using WPS.
The WPS LED on the router will continue to blink during the
If security was already configured using the traditional method, the WPS LED will remain on.
Then, to access the Internet, launch a browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox) from the device. You should see the wireless router’s Internet LED blink, indicating communication with the ISP.
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