Linksys WPSM54G User Guide - Page 10

Chapter 3 The Wireless Tab > Basic This screen allows you to change the PrintServer's basic wireless settings. Advanced Configuration The Wireless Tab > Security Configure the wireless security of the PrintServer on this screen. The settings you set should match the settings of your wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2, and two levels of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption are available. If you do not want to use wireless security (not recommended), select None from the Security Mode dropdown menu. Wireless > Basic Configuration Regulatory Domain and MAC Address The PrintServer's Regulatory Domain and MAC Address are listed and cannot be changed. SSID Enter the name of your wireless network. This is the unique name shared by all devices in a wireless network. The SSID is case-sensitive and should have 32 or fewer characters. Channel No. If your network is set to ad-hoc mode, select your network's channel setting. If your network is set to infrastructure mode, keep the default, Auto. Network Type The Network Type setting shows a choice of two wireless modes. Select Infrastructure if you want the PrintServer to communicate using an access point or wireless router. Select Ad-Hoc if you want the PrintServer to communicate without using an access point or wireless router. Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Wireless > Security > None Wireless Security Security Mode To use WPA, select WPA Personal. To use WPA2, which is stronger than WPA, select WPA2 Personal. To use WEP, select the level of WEP encryption you want to use, 64 Bit Keys (10 Hex chars) or 128 Bit Keys (26 Hex chars), which is stronger than 64-bit WEP. Proceed to the instructions for your security method. WPA2 Personal Wireless > Security > WPA2-Personal > AES WPA Encryption Algorithm AES is the default algorithm. TKIP is also available. WPA Shared Key Enter your Shared Key, which must have 8-63 characters in length. Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Wireless-G PrintServer 8