Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
Configure the following settings for each wireless network:
•Wireless Network Name (SSID) The default wireless network uses this name: “linksys” followed by the last four digits of the Router’s wireless MAC address. To rename the default wireless network, enter a unique Wireless Network Name, which is
To create a second wireless network, enter a unique Wireless Network Name in the SSID2 setting. (To activate this network, select Network Enabled.)
NOTE: Your ISP or ITSP may control the SSID2 settings. Contact your ISP or ITSP for more information.
•SSID Broadcast Enabled When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. If you want to broadcast the SSID, keep the check box selected. If you do not want to broadcast the SSID, deselect the check box.
•Network Enabled To enable the wireless network, select the check box. To disable the wireless network, deselect the check box.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
Wireless > Wireless Security
The Wireless Security screen configures the security of your wireless network(s). The Router supports the following wireless security mode options: WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, and WEP. (WPA stands for
NOTE: If you used
Wireless Security
Select a SSID Select the appropriate SSID. (If you enabled the second wireless network on the Basic Wireless Settings screen, then set up wireless security for each SSID.)
Security Mode
Select the security method for your wireless network. Proceed to the appropriate instructions. If you do not want to use wireless security, keep the default, Disabled.
WPA Personal
NOTE: If you are using WPA, always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WPA method and shared key, or else the network will not function properly.
Security Mode > WPA Personal
WPA Algorithms WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. The default is TKIP.
WPA Shared Key Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters.
Group Key Renewal Enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds.
WPA2 Personal
Security Mode > WPA2 Personal
WPA Algorithms WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES or TKIP + AES. The default is TKIP + AES.
WPA Shared Key Enter a WPA Shared Key of
15 |