Linksys WAP300N

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a.Log into the WAP300N’s browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 8).

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

c.For Configuration View, select Wi-Fi Protected Setup™.

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

How to connect to a router or access point using the WAP300N’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN

Use this method if your router or access point asks for the WAP300N’s PIN (Personal Identification Number).

To connect a device using the WAP300N’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN:

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

1.Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 8).

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

3.For Configuration View, select Wi-Fi Protected Setup™.

4.On the router or access point’s browser-based utility, enter the PIN listed on the WAP300N’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. It is also listed on the bottom of the WAP300N. In the example below, the WAP300N’s PIN is 02743103.

The Wi-Fi Protected Setup status, wireless band, network name (SSID), and security mode are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

5.Click OK on the WAP300N’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.

Setting Up: Basics

How to manually set up your WAP300N

You can follow these instructions to connect your WAP300N to your router, or you can use Wireless Network Site Survey to connect. For more information about site survey, see “How to run a wireless network site survey” on page 12.

To manually set up your WAP300N in wireless media connector mode:

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

1.Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 8).

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

3.For Configuration View, select Manual.

4.Configure the following fields:

Network Name (SSID)—The SSID is the name of your wireless network. This network name is shared among all the wireless devices connected to your wireless network, so the SSID you enter here must match the router’s SSID exactly (the SSID is case-sensitive).

Security Mode—Select the security mode that matches the security setting on your router or access point. If the setting here does not match the setting on your router or access point, it will not be able to connect.

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Linksys How to manually set up your WAP300N