Linksys E1550 manual How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup

Linksys E1550

To manually set your router’s wireless security settings:

Wireless > Wireless Security

1.Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 14).

2.Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless Security page.

3.Select your preferred security type from the Security Mode drop-down list For most home networks, we recommend WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode.

4.Enter a passphrase (security key) for your wireless network in the Passphrase field. The most secure type of security key should include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and punctuation.

5.Click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen.

How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup

Why would I use Wi-Fi Protected Setup? Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ is a feature of your router that makes it easy to add devices to your wireless network. If you have network devices, such as wireless printers, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to add the devices.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light

The power indicator light on the back of the router (or on top for the E4200) indicates the status of Wi-Fi Protected Setup while you are connecting devices.

••When Wi-Fi Protected Setup is connecting a network device, the light flashes slowly.

••If there is an error, the light flashes quickly for two minutes. Wait until it stops flashing, then try again.

••When Wi-Fi Protected Setup has finished connecting a device, the light is continuously lit .

••Wait until the light is continuously lit before starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session.

Improving Security

Connect network devices using one of the three methods below.

NOTE

Wi-Fi Protected Setup configures one device at a time. Repeat the instructions for each device that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

Connecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button

Use this method if your device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button or prompts you to press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on your router.

To connect a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button:

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

1.Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the network device you are connecting to.

2.Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the back of the router. - OR -

a.Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser- based utility” on page 14).

b.Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page.

c.Click Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

d.Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button in the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.

e.After the device has been configured, click OK.

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