Actiontec electronic WNS100-160 Setting Up Wireless Security, Configuring the Wireless Settings

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Chapter 4 Configuring the Wireless Settings

6.Select a wireless channel from the “Channel” drop-down menu. This option works only if Access Mode was selected in step 2. All devices on the wireless network must be operating on the same channel in order to communicate with one another. Selecting Automatic allows wireless devices to join the net- work, without regard to channel number.

7.Set up the wireless security (see “Setting Up Wireless Security,” below.)

8.Click Save at the bottom of the screen to save all changes.

The NAS Device is now configured for wireless operation.

Setting Up Wireless Security

At the bottom of the Wireless Settings screen is the “Wireless Security” section.

There are three options in this section: No WEP, WEP, and WPA-PSK.

No WEP

Selecting No WEP from the “Wireless Security” drop-down menu disables wireless security. If selected, any wireless device with access to the wireless network’s SSID can join the wireless network.

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Contents Storage Device Table of Contents This page left intentionally blank Features Introduction1Technical Support Package ContentsSystem Requirements Configuring NAS Device Client PC SetupRight-click on the desired share on the Device From the menu that appears, select Map Network Drive… Accessing the NAS Device Tips for Storing Data on the NAS DeviceConfiguring the NAS Device Changing the Password FLASH/USB HDDConfiguring the NAS Device USB Devices Adding a Print ServerConfiguring the NAS Device Page Configuring the NAS Device Page Other Configurations This page left intentionally blank Using Administrative Utility Accessing the Administrative UtilityUsers Using the Administrative Utility Page System Status Page Obtain IP Address Automatically Dhcp Client Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings IP AddressNetwork Mask Gateway RouterSystem Settings Workgroup View Log Page Advanced Setup Existing Groups AccessNew Group CreateTo Remove Access Rights Accessible Share FoldersTo Add Access Rights Group NameOther Users HelpMembers Users To Add a Member to the GroupTo Delete a Member from the Group Shared FoldersDo Not Share Access RightsBrowse NameShare Name Groups with AccessSave Other Groups When finished, click Close BackupConfig Backup Click here to delete the selected backup job Backup NowClick here to run the selected backup job immediately ModifyView Log This text box displays a log of completed backup jobsBackup Type Add New JobShare Access the Folder Requires LoginDirection Other DevicePrepare Disk Self-test S.M.A.R.T ScandiskDisk Log CancelStandby Use this to view the results of the last Scandisk operationCurrent Firmware UpgradeStart Upgrade This page left intentionally blank Configuring Wireless Settings Accessing the Wireless SettingsSetting Up Wireless Operation Setting Up Wireless Security Configuring the Wireless SettingsBit WEP key is Authentication TypeWEP Encryption WPA Encryption WPA Pre-Shared KeyWPA Group Rekey Interval This page left intentionally blank Accessing the NAS Device on the Internet Connecting Via the InternetFTP File Transfer Protocol Using the Web Browser from the InternetRemote Management Troubleshooting Page Solution 3 This can happen in the following situations TroubleshootingThis page left intentionally blank Specifications a Power Input 12VDC 1A LinearRelative Humidity 80% non-condensing Limited Warranty Year Class B Equipment Regulatory Compliance NoticesModifications Miscellaneous Legal Notices All other names are the property of their respective ownersLimited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Limited Warranty