Linksys E2000 manual Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Linksys E2000

Channel Width  If you are using the 2..4 GHz band, select Auto if you want the Router to automatically determine the proper channel width (20 MHz or 40 MHz) to use, or select 20 MHz only (default) if you want the Router to operate in Wireless-B and Wireless-G mode only.. For best performance, Auto is recommended..

If you are using the 5 GHz band, select Auto if you want the Router to automatically determine the proper channel width (20 MHz or 40 MHz) to use, select 20 MHz only (default) if you want the Router to operate in Wireless-B and Wireless-G mode only, or select 40 MHz only if you want the Router to operate in Wireless-N mode only.. For best performance, Auto is recommended..

Channel  Select a channel for your wireless network (from 1 to 11).. If you are not sure which channel to select, then keep the default, Auto..

SSID Broadcast  When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router.. To broadcast the Router’s SSID, keep the default, Enabled.. If you do not want to broadcast the Router’s SSID, then select Disabled..

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes..

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

There are three methods available.. Use the method that applies to the client device you are configuring..

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

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

•• Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button  Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button..

Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration

a.Click or press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the client device..

b.Click the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup button on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen..

The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes blue for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process and lights up blue when the Wi-Fi- Protected Setup process is successfully completed..

The LED lights up amber if there is an error during the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup process.. Make sure the client device supports Wi‑Fi Protected Setup.. Wait until the LED is off, and then try again..

The LED flashes amber when a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup session is active, and a second session begins.. The Router supports one session at a time.. Wait until the LED is continuously lit or off before starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session..

c.After the client device has been configured, click OK on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions..

•• Enter Client Device PIN on Router  Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN (Personal Identification Number)..

a.Enter the PIN from the client device in the field on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen..

b.Click the Register button on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen..

c.After the client device has been configured, click OK on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions..

•• Enter Router PIN on Client Device  Use this method if your client device asks for the Router’s PIN..

a.On the client device, enter the PIN listed on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.. (It is also listed on the label on the bottom of the Router..)

b.After the client device has been configured, click OK on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions..

The Network Name (SSID), Security, Passphrase and Wireless Band are displayed at the bottom of the screen..

NOTE: If you have client devices that do not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless settings, and then manually configure those client devices..

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