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P-660HN-TxA User’s Guide

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Wireless LAN

8.1 Overview

This chapter describes how to perform tasks related to setting up and optimizing
your wireless network, including the following.

• Turning the wireless connection on or off.
• Configuring a name, wireless channel and security for the network.
• Using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) to configure your wireless network.
• Setting up multiple wireless networks.
• Using a MAC (Media Access Control) address filter to restrict access to the

wireless network.

• Setting up a Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
• Performing other performance-related wireless tasks.

8.1.1 What You Can Do in the Wireless LAN Screens

This section describes the ZyXEL Device’s Network > Wireless LAN screens. Use
these screens to set up your ZyXEL Device’s wireless connection.

• Use the AP screen (see

Section 8.2 on page 105

) to turn the wireless

connection on or off, set up wireless security, configure the MAC filter, and make

other basic configuration changes.

• Use the More AP screen (see

Section 8.3 on page 113

) to set up multiple

wireless networks on your ZyXEL Device.

• Use the WPS screen (see

Section 8.4 on page 115

) to enable or disable WPS,

generate a security PIN (Personal Identification Number) and see information

about the ZyXEL Device’s WPS status.

• Use the WPS Station (see

Section 8.5 on page 116

) screen to set up WPS by

pressing a button or using a PIN.

• Use the WDS screen (see

Section 8.6 on page 117

) to set up a Wireless

Distribution System, in which the ZyXEL Device acts as a bridge with other

ZyXEL access points.

• Use the Scheduling screen (see

Section 8.7 on page 119

) to configure the

dates/times to enable or disable the wireless LAN.