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Key type - This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration. It
is recommended that the security type is the same as your AP's security type
WEP Index - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP. It indicates the index
of the WEP key.
Auth Type - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP. It indicates the
authorization type of the Root AP.
Password - If the AP your router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill
the password in this blank.
5.5.2 WPS
Choose menu “Advanced
→
Wireless 5GHz
→
WPS”, you can see the screen as shown in Figure
5-28. This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function.
Figure 5-28 WPS
WPS Status - Enable or disable the WPS function here.
Current PIN - The current value of the router's PIN is displayed here. The default PIN of the
router can be found in the label or User Guide.
Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the router to its default.
Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the router's
PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.
Add device - You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this
button.
If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless
connection between wireless adapter and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC)
method or PIN method.
Note:
To build a successful connection by WPS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of
the new device for WPS function meanwhile.