Configure Wireless Settings

Wireless Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup Example

Wireless Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup Page Description

Use the descriptions and instructions in the following table to configure the basic settings for Wi-Fi Protected Setup for the residential gateway. After you make your selections, click Save Settings to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel.

Section

Field Description

Basic Settings

Enable or Disable the wireless network

 

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Configuration

 

The Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature automatically configures an

 

encryption-secured, wireless network. To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, you

 

must have at least one other device that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup

 

in your network. After you have configured your Wi-Fi Protected Setup

 

devices, you can manually configure other devices.

 

WPS Push Button Setup (Option 1)

 

Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the Basic Wireless Settings

 

page or the button on the back panel of the gateway to register a wireless

 

client with the gateway. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup software button

 

on the client side at the same time as the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button is

 

pushed on the gateway. The connection will be automatically set up.

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Cisco Systems 4033836, DPC3925, EPC3925 Section Field Description Basic Settings, Wi-Fi Protected Setup Configuration

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