Chapter 8 Tutorials

8.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS

This section gives you an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. This example uses the WAP3205 as the AP and NWD-211AN as the wireless client which connects to a notebook.

Note: The wireless client must be a WPS-aware device (for example, a WPS USB adapter or PCI card).

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 74.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’s interface. See Section 8.3.2 on page 75. This is the more secure method, since one device can authenticate the other.

8.3.1Push Button Configuration (PBC)

1Make sure that your WAP3205 is turned on 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’s Web Configurator and press the Push Button button in the Network > Wireless Client > WPS Station screen.

Note: Your WAP3205 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 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 securely.

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