Linksys E1550 manual How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN

Linksys E1550

How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN

Use this method if your device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN (Personal Identification Number).

To connect a device using the device’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN:

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

1.Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 14).

2.Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page.

3.Click Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

4.Enter the PIN from the device into the PIN field on the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, then click Register.

5.After the device has been connected, click OK.

How to connect a device using the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN

Use this method if your client device asks for the router’s PIN.

To connect a device using the device’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN:

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

1.Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 14).

2.Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page.

3.Click Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

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4.On the client device, enter the PIN listed on the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. It is also listed on the bottom of the router. In the example below, the router’s PIN is 32744781.

5.Follow the device’s instructions to complete setup.

How to connect a device manually

If you have devices that do not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless settings in the Basic Wireless Settings screen, then manually configure those devices.

For each wireless network, the Network Name (SSID), Security, and Passphrase are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

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