Chapter 8 Tutorials

There are two WPS methods for creating a secure connection. This tutorial shows you how to do both.

•Push Button Configuration (PBC) - create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a button. See Section 8.3.1 on page 60.This is the easier method.

•PIN Configuration - create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the WAP3205 v2’s interface. See Section 8.3.2 on page 61. This is the more secure method, since one device can authenticate the other.

8.3.1Push Button Configuration (PBC)

1Make sure that your WAP3205 v2 is turned on and set to work in AP mode and that it is within range of your computer.

2Make sure that you have installed the wireless client (this example uses the NWD-211AN) driver and utility in your notebook.

3In the wireless client utility, find the WPS settings. Enable WPS and press the WPS button (Start or WPS button)

4Log into WAP3205 v2’s Web Configurator. Make sure WPS is enabled in the Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen and press the Push Button button in the Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station screen.

Note: Your WAP3205 v2 has a WPS button located on its panel, as well as a WPS button in its configuration utility. Both buttons have exactly the same function; you can use one or the other.

Note: It doesn’t matter which button is pressed first. You must press the second button within two minutes of pressing the first one.

The WAP3205 v2 sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the WAP3205 v2 securely.

The following figure shows you how to set up wireless network and security by pressing a button on both WAP3205 v2 and wireless client (the NWD-211AN in this example).

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WAP3205 v2 User’s Guide