Gateway CGD24G user manual Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client

Wireless Cable Modem Gateway CGD24G User Manual

A WPS client can be added using the Push Button method or the PIN method.

•Using the Push Button. This is the preferred method. See the following section, “Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client.

•Entering a PIN. For information about using the PIN method, see “Using a PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client” on page 2-12.

Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client

Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to the gateway wirelessly is a client. The client must support a WPS PIN, and must have a WPS configuration utility, such as the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart.

Before you can add a WPS client, the Security Option in the Wireless Settings screen must be set to Disabled, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK. See “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security” on page 2-3.

To use the gateway WPS button to add a WPS client:

1.Log in to the gateway using its default address of http://192.168.0.1 or at whatever IP address the unit is currently configured.

2.In the main menu, under Setup, select WPS Settings. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) screen displays.

Figure 2-5

By default, the Push Button radio button is selected.

3.Click Add.

•The Wireless LED on the front of the gateway begins to blink.

•The gateway tries to communicate with the client for 2 minutes.

4.Go to the client wireless computer, and run a WPS configuration utility. Follow the utility’s instructions to click a WPS button.

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