Wi-fi protected setup (wps), Wps) – SMC Networks BARRICADETM N SMCWBR11S-3GN User Manual

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configure a WDS MAC list entry. This feature allows the Mini 3G

Broadband Router to associate with other Mini 3G Broadband

Routers in the network and use their WDS MAC list. Lazy mode

requires one other Mini 3G Broadband Router within the wireless

network that is configured in Bridge or Repeater mode, and has a

configured MAC address list.

Bridge: Operates as a standard bridge that forwards traffic

between WDS links (links that connect to other units in Repeater or

Lazy mode). The MAC addresses of WDS peers must be configured

on the Mini 3G Broadband Router.

Repeater: Operates as a wireless repeater, extending the range for
remote wireless clients and connecting them to an AP connected to

the wired network. The MAC addresses of WDS peers must be

configured on the Mini 3G Broadband Router.

Physical — The radio media coding used on all WDS links. CCK

corresponds to 11b, OFDM corresponds to 11g, and HTMIX corresponds

to 11n.

Encryption Type — The data encryption used on the WDS link. Be

sure that both ends of a WDS link are configured with the same

encryption type and key. (Options: None, WEP, TKIP, AES.

Default: None)

Encryption Key — The encryption key for the WDS link. The key type

and length varies depending on the encryption type selected. For WEP,

enter 5 alphanumeric characters or 10 hexadecimal digits for 64-bit

keys, or 13 alphanumeric characters or 26 hexadecimal digits for 128-

bit keys. For TKIP or AES, enter a password key phrase of between 8 to

63 ASCII characters, which can include spaces, or specify exactly 64

hexadecimal digits.

AP MAC Address — The MAC address of the other Mini 3G Broadband

Router in the WDS link.

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is designed to ease installation and activation

of security features in wireless networks. WPS has two basic modes of

operation, Push-button Configuration (PBC) and Personal Identification

Number (PIN). The WPS PIN setup is optional to the PBC setup and

provides more security. The WPS button on the Mini 3G Broadband Router

can be pressed at any time to allow a single device to easily join the

network.

The WPS Settings page includes configuration options for setting WPS

device PIN codes and activating the virtual WPS button.

Click on “Wireless Settings,” followed by “WPS”.

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