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Linksys WES610N/WET610N
Basic Wireless Settings
Network Name (SSID) The SSID is the network name shared among all
points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the
wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters (use
any characters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting matches the setting on
your wireless router or access point. For added security, you should change the
default SSID (linksys) to a unique name.
Wireless Security
The bridge supports the following wireless security options: WPA Personal,
WPA2 Personal, and WEP. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2 are stronger
security methods than WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). For more information
about wireless security, refer to “Wireless Security Checklist” on page 4.
Security Mode
Select the security method for your wireless network. If you do not want to use
wireless security, keep the default, Disabled.
NOTE
Remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use
the same security method and passphrase/key, or else the wireless
devices will not be able to communicate with each other.
WPA Personal
WPA is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption.
Encryption WPA supports the TKIP encryption method, with dynamic
encryption keys.
Passphrase Enter the key shared by the bridge and your wireless router or
access point. It must have 8-63 characters.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel
your changes.
WPA2 Personal
WPA2 is a more advanced, more secure version of WPA.
Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with
dynamic encryption keys. Select the encryption method, AES or TKIP or AES.
The default selection is AES.