INTELLINET NETWORK 524445 User Manual - Manual (Page 39)

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SYSTEM & NETWORK SETUP
This router supports two types of WPS: Push-Button Configuration (PBC) and PIN
code. To use PBC, you need to push a specific button on the wireless client to start
the WPS mode and switch this router to WPS mode. You can push the Reset/WPS
button of this router, or click “Start PBC” in the Web configuration interface to do
this. To use PIN code, you need to know the PIN code of the wireless client and
switch it to WPS mode, then provide the PIN code of the wireless client you want
to connect to this wireless router.
Click the “Wireless” menu on the left of the Web management interface, then click
“WPS.”
Enable WPS Settings — Check the box to enable the function; uncheck to disable.
Enable WPS Proxy — Check the box to enable the function; uncheck to disable.
When enabled, it allows another access point to serve as an “intermediary” device
for the connection between wireless network clients and the router.
WPS Status — “Configured” is displayed if the wireless security (encryption) function
of this wireless router is properly set. “Not configured” is shown if the WPS
function has not been configured correctly.
PinCode Self — This is the WPS PIN code of this wireless router, which is useful
when you need to build a wireless connection by WPS with other WPS-enabled
wireless devices.
SSID — As it defines this router.
Authentication Mode — If you don’t enable the security function of the router before
WPS is activated, the router will auto-set the security to WPA (AES) and generate
a set of passphrase keys for WPS connection.
Passphrase Key — As it was configured.
Config Mode — There are “Registrar” and “Enrollee” modes as options for the WPS
connection. When “Registrar” is enabled, wireless clients will follow the router’s
wireless settings for a WPS connection. When “Enrolle” mode is enabled, the
router will follow the wireless settings of wireless client for a WPS connection.
Configure by Push Button — Click “Start PBC” to start a Push-Button-style WPS
setup procedure. This wireless router will wait for WPS requests from wireless
clients for two minutes. The WLAN LED on the wireless router will be on for two
minutes when this wireless router is waiting for an incoming WPS request.
Configure by Client PinCode — Enter the PIN code of the wireless client you want
to connect, and click “Start PIN.” The WLAN LED on the wireless router will be
on when this wireless router is waiting for an incoming WPS request.
2.7.6 Security Tips for Wireless Networks
Below are five reminders that will help you maintain a higher level of security for
your wireless network.
• Never use simple words for the WPA/WEP encryption passphrase. A good