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Setting Up: Basics
Linksys WAP300N
How to set up wireless security
CAUTION
While in Wireless Bridge mode, this device can communicate with
other WAP300N devices only if they are also in Wireless Bridge mode
and the wireless settings are all identical.
To set up wireless security for your WAP300N in Wireless Bridge mode:
Wireless > Wireless Security
1.
Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based
utility” on page8).
2.
Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless Security page and select
the Security Mode. (WPA2 Personal is recommended for most home
networks.)
Depending on the security mode you selected, you may be asked to
enter additional information (see the following table).
Security mode
Information
Required Description
WPA2 Personal,
WPA Personal
Passphrase
Enter the passphrase of 8-63 characters.
WEP
Encryption
Select a level of WEP encryption, 40/64-
bit (10 hex digits) or 104/128-bit (26 hex
digits).
Key 1
Enter the WEP key of your network. Key
1 is the transmit key used by this device.
3.
After you have entered all required information, click Save Settings.
