ZyXEL Communications NWD2705 Computer Drive User Manual


 
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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.