Belkin F5D7050_v4 User Manual - Page 29

network° The PBC method can also be initiated from

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Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility WPS uses WPA2 (described below) for encryption. It does 1 not provide additional security, but rather, standardizes the method for securing your wireless network. On your client utility, 2 WPS-enabled networks are denoted with the key icon. You may use either the PBC or PIN method to allow a device access to your wireless network. Conceptually, the two methods work 3 as follows: PBC: Push and hold the WPS button located on the back of 4 your router for three seconds. Then, initiate the WPS procedure on the client utility within two minutes. Select the network name in the utility and click "Connect". Your client will automatically 5 exchange the security information and be added to your wireless network. The PBC method can also be initiated from the client side. 6 PIN: Your client device has an 8-digit PIN number that is associated with WPS. Select the WPS-enabled network and click 7 "Connect" to start the WPS process. Choose the PIN-method option and complete the WPS procedure on your router. The client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless network within two minutes. section 27

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Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility
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WPS uses WPA2 (described below) for encryption° It does
not provide additional security, but rather, standardizes the
method for securing your wireless network° On your client utility,
WPS-enabled networks are denoted with the key icon° You may
use either the PBC or PIN method to allow a device access to
your wireless network° Conceptually, the two methods work
as follows:
PBC: Push and hold the WPS button located on the back of
your router for three seconds° Then, initiate the WPS procedure
on the client utility within two minutes° Select the network name
in the utility and click “Connect”° Your client will automatically
exchange the security information and be added to your wireless
network° The PBC method can also be initiated from the
client side°
PIN: Your client device has an 8-digit PIN number that is
associated with WPS° Select the WPS-enabled network and click
“Connect” to start the WPS process° Choose the PIN-method
option and complete the WPS procedure on your router° The
client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless network
within two minutes°