Belkin F5D8235-4 user manual Changing the Wireless Security Settings, Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

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Changing the Wireless Security Settings

Your N+ Wireless Router is equipped with the latest security standard called Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2™) and the legacy security standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).. Your Router also supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) specification, which simplifies the setup of a wireless network.. WPS uses familiar methodologies, such as typing in a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or pushing a button, to enable users to automatically configure network names and strong WPA™/WPA2 data encryption and authentication.. By default, wireless security is disabled.. To enable security, you will need to determine which standard you want to use.. To access the security settings, click “Security” on the “Wireless” tab..

Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

WPS uses WPA2 (described on page 42) for encryption.. It does not provide additional security, but rather, standardizes the method for securing your wireless network.. You may use either the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method to allow a device access to your wireless network.. Conceptually, the two methods work as follows:

PBC: First, initiate the WPS PBC procedure on the client device.. Refer to your client’s documentation on this procedure.. Then, within two minutes, push and hold the WPS button located on the front of your Router for two seconds.. Pushing the PBC button will automatically enable WPS.. The client has now been securely added to your wireless network..

PIN: The client device has an 8-digit PIN number that is associated with WPS.. Enable WPS through the screen illustrated below.. Enter the client’s PIN into the Router’s internal registrar (accessed through this screen).. The client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless network within two minutes..

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