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Configure WEP

It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If

you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.

2.

Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to

connect to and click

Connect

.

1.

Open the Windows

®

XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking

on the wireless computer icon in your system tray

(lower-right corner of screen). Select

View Available

Wireless Networks

.

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3.

The

Wireless Network Connection

box will appear. Enter the

same WEP key that is on your router and click

Connect

.

It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the

connection fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The

WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.

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Configure WPA-PSK

It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If

you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.

2.

Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to

connect to and click

Connect

.

1.

Open the Windows

®

XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking

on the wireless computer icon in your system tray

(lower-right corner of screen). Select

View Available

Wireless Networks

.

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3.

The

Wireless Network Connection

box will appear. Enter the

WPA-PSK passphrase and click

Connect

.

It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the

connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct.

The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the

wireless router.

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Section 6 - Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection (WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista)

Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection

(WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista)

The DIR-600 supports Wi-Fi protection, referred to as WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista. The instructions for setting this up

depend on whether you are using Windows Vista to configure the Router or third party software.

Initial Router Configuration for Wi-Fi Protection

When you first set up the Router, Wi-Fi protection is disabled and unconfigured. To enjoy the benefits of Wi-Fi protection,

the Router must be both enabled and configured. There are three basic methods to accomplish this: use Windows

Vista’s built-in support for WCN 2.0, use software provided by a third party, or use the traditional Ethernet approach.

If you are running Windows Vista, tick the Enable checkbox on the

Wireless Network

window. Use the Current PIN

that is displayed on the

Wireless Network

window or choose to click the

Generate New PIN

button or

Reset PIN to

Default

button.

If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished,

proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured Router.