Linksys WAP300N manual How to set up wireless security

Linksys WAP300N Setting Up: Basics

How to set up wireless security

CAUTION

While in Wireless Bridge mode, this device can communicate with other WAP300N devices only if they are also in Wireless Bridge mode and the wireless settings are all identical.

To set up wireless security for your WAP300N in Wireless Bridge mode:

Wireless > Wireless Security

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 Wireless Security page and select the Security Mode. (WPA2 Personal is recommended for most home networks.)

Depending on the security mode you selected, you may be asked to enter additional information (see the following table).

	Information
Security mode	Required	Description
WPA2 Personal,	Passphrase	Enter the passphrase of 8-63 characters.
WPA Personal
		Select a level of WEP encryption, 40/64-
	Encryption	bit (10 hex digits) or 104/128-bit (26 hex
WEP		digits).
	Key 1	Enter the WEP key of your network. Key
		1 is the transmit key used by this device.

3.After you have entered all required information, click Save Settings.

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