Linksys E4200 - Manual (Page 56)

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Improving Security Linksys E-Series
How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected
Setup PIN
Use this method if your device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN (Personal
Identification Number) .
To connect a device using the device’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIn:
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based
utility” on page 25) .
2. Click the Wireless tab, then, if your router is not an E4200, click the Basic
Wireless Settings page .
3. Click Wi-Fi Protected Setup .
4. Enter the PIN from the device into the PIn field on the router’s Wi-Fi
Protected Setup screen, then click Register .
5. After the device has been connected, click oK .
How to connect a device using the router’s Wi-Fi
Protected Setup PIN
Use this method if your client device asks for the router’s PIN .
To connect a device using the device’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIn:
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based
utility” on page 25) .
2. Click the Wireless tab, then, if your router is not an E4200, click the Basic
Wireless Settings page .
3. Click Wi-Fi Protected Setup .
4. On the client device, enter the PIN listed on the router’s Wi-Fi Protected
Setup screen . It is also listed on the bottom of the router . In the example
below, the router’s PIN is 32744781 .
5. Follow the device’s instructions to complete setup .
How to connect a device manually
If you have devices that do not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless
settings in the Basic Wireless Settings screen, then manually configure those
devices .
For each wireless network, the Network Name (SSID), Security, and Passphrase
are displayed at the bottom of the screen .