Basic wireless settings, Wireless security – Cisco WES610N User Manual

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Advanced Configuration

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

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