Setting up your wireless router

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5Click the Wireless Networks tab, then click Configure. The following screen opens.

6For a home or small business user, select WPA-PSKunder Network Authentication.

Note: Select WPA if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server. Consult your network administrator for further information.

7Select TKIP or AES under Data Encryption. This setting must be identical to the router that you set up.

8Type in your encryption key in the Network key box.

Important: Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up.

9Click OK to apply settings.

Using the Access Point Mode

Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In Access Point (AP) mode, the Router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to. The default IP address is 192.168.2.254 and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. These can be customized for your needs.