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Chapter 2
Easy Secure Wireless Setup
This chapter describes how to easily and securely set up your Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridge
using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
WPS is a standard for easy and secure setup of wireless
home networks, created by the Wi-Fi Alliance and launched in January, 2007. For more
information on WPS, go to
.
This chapter provides instructions for using the WPS push button and the WPS PIN
configuration methods. See
Chapter 4, “Securing My Wireless
” for other wireless setup
and security options.
This chapter includes the following sections:
•
“What If Some of My Devices Don’t Support WPS?” on page 2-1
•
“Access Point Mode WPS Setup” on page 2-2
•
“Setting Up Two WNHDE111 Units” on page 2-5
•
“Connecting Other Devices to a WNHDE111” on page 2-7
What If Some of My Devices Don’t Support WPS?
Use this chart to identify the setup method you should use.
Note:
Only wireless devices that support the 5GHz 802.11n or the 802.11a standards can connect
to the WNHDE111 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge product. You cannot use
the WNHDE111 with 802.11b/g devices.
My Wireless Devices
Setup to Use
Comment
All my wireless devices
support WPS.
Use the WPS automated setup.
This is the easiest and fastest way
to set up very secure wireless.
Some of my devices support
WPS and some do not.
Use the WPS automated setup for
devices that support WPS. Then,
manually configure the other devices
to use the WPA security key.
The default WPA security key is
printed on the back of your
WNHDE111.
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Access Point Mode WPS Setup
These instructions will guide you through connecting the access point to a router. Then, you will
connect wirelessly using WPS technology.
1.
Connect the Ethernet cable from a LAN port on your existing router or gateway to either
Ethernet port on the Wireless-N Access Point. You can leave the mode switch set to the default
of Auto, or set it to AP mode (but not to Bridge mode).
2.
Connect the power adapter to the unit. Verify that the power light
is on.
Note:
Make sure that the LED on/off switch is on. When it is off, all
the status lights on the unit will be off, including the power
light, the Ethernet port lights, and the WPS button will not light
when pushed.
You are finished with setting up the access point.
Figure 2-1
WNHDE111
Access Point
Router/gateway
Internet
Laptop with adapter like the NETGEAR
WNDA3100 USB Adapter
Power light
WPS button/light
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WPS Push Button Client Setup
1.
On the WNHDE111, press the NETGEAR Push 'N' Connect WPS push button.
The WPS button
will blink for no more than 2 minutes.
2.
Now, activate the WPS push button feature on your wireless client computer. For example,
using the NETGEAR WNDA3100 USB Adapter, within the 2-minute period, push the picture
of this button
that the Smart Wizard displays.
Figure 2-2
Figure 2-3
WPS button
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The WPS button on the Wireless-N Access Point blinks while the two devices are connecting
and exchanging the security key. Upon successfully connecting, WPS button on the AP will be
on solid for about 6 minutes and then turn off. The settings page of the Wireless-N Bridge
confirms your connection.
On a NETGEAR adapter, you will notice on its settings page that WPS sent the security key
from the access point to the USB adapter. In the future, you can add more WPS enabled
wireless devices to your network just as easily.
Repeat this step for each additional WPS push button enabled device you add to your network.
You are done! It was just that easy to set up a secure wireless connection between the Wireless-N
AccessPoint/Bridge and your wireless computer.
WPS PIN Entry Setup of WIreless Clients
To enable a WPS enabled wireless client to join your network using a PIN, follow these steps.
1.
Locate the WPS security PIN on the back of the unit.
2.
Follow the instructions in the product documentation of your device for entering the WPS
PIN.
WPS initiates the wireless connection.
Figure 2-4
WPS Security PIN
24681353
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Setting Up Two WNHDE111 Units
You can set up a pair of WNHDE111 units, for example if you purchase them as a bundle. Or, you
can set up one unit as an access point, then add a second unit as a bridge. Follow the instructions
below for either of these scenarios.
Setting Up a Pair of WNHDE111 Units at Once
Follow these steps to set up a pair of WNHDE111
1.
Set the switch on the back of each Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridge to Auto mode.
2.
Connect the Ethernet cable from a LAN port in the router or gateway to either LAN port on
one Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridge.
3.
Place the other Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridge near the media player, game console, or switch
and connect it with an Ethernet cable.
4.
To complete installation, connect a power adapter to the Wireless-N Bridge(s). Allow a few
minutes for your devices to connect to the Internet.
Figure 2-5
Note:
By following the steps in this installation with both Wireless-N Bridge units
set to Auto mode, the Wireless-N Bridge connected to your router has set itself
to AP mode, while the second Wireless-N Bridge is set to Bridge mode.
Gaming console
WNHDE111
Router/gateway
Internet
Digital Media Adapter
WNHDE111
AP Mode
Bridge Mode

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