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CHAPTER 2
Tutorial
2.1 Overview
This tutorial shows you how to join a wireless infrastructure network using the ZyXEL utility. The
wireless client is labeled C and the Access Point is labeled AP.
Figure 5 Infrastructure Network
2.1.1 What You Can Do in This Tutorial
• Connect securely either to an infrastructure AP using the WPS protocol. See Section 2.2 on page
17 for details.
• Connect securely to an infrastructure AP using many of the strongest and most common
encryption protocols. See Section 2.3 on page 20 for details.
• Save a your settings so that you can later connect again to an infrastructure AP with a single
click. See Section 2.3.2 on page 22 for details.
2.1.2 What You Need to Know
The following term may help as you read through this section.
WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a security protocol that lets two or more devices connect securely to
one another with a minimum amount of hassle on your part. It most cases, establishing a secure
connection with another WPS device is as easy as pushing a button.
2.1.3 Before You Begin
• Make sure that you have already familiarized yourself with the NWD2705’s features and
hardware, as described in Chapter 1 on page 11.
• You should have valid login information for an existing network Access Point, otherwise you may
not be able to make a network connection right away.