Extend (Wpa-Psk Or Wpa2-Psk) Security - ZyXEL Communications NBG-417N User Manual

Chapter 4 Connection Wizard
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 9 Wizard Step 2: Wireless LAN
LABEL
Name (SSID)
Security
Channel
Selection
Back
Next
Exit
Note: The wireless stations and NBG-417N must use the same SSID, channel ID, WPA-
PSK (if WPA-PSK is enabled) or WPA2-PSK (if WPA2-PSK is enabled) for wireless
communication.

4.3.1 Extend (WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK) Security

Choose Extend (WPA-PSK) or Extend (WPA2-PSK) security in the Wireless LAN setup screen to
set up a Pre-Shared Key.
Figure 14 Wizard Step 2: Extend (WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK) Security
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DESCRIPTION
Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless
LAN.
If you change this field on the NBG-417N, make sure all wireless stations use the
same SSID in order to access the network.
Select a Security level from the drop-down list box.
Choose Auto (WPA2-PSK) to have the NBG-417N generate a pre-shared key
automatically. After you click Next a screen pops up displaying the generated pre-
shared key. Write down the key for use later when connecting other wireless devices
to your network. Click OK to continue.
Choose None to have no wireless LAN security configured. If you do not enable any
wireless security on your NBG-417N, your network is accessible to any wireless
networking device that is within range. If you choose this option, skip directly to
Section 4.4 on page 39.
Choose Extend (WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK) security to configure a Pre-Shared Key.
Choose this option only if your wireless clients support WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK
respectively. If you choose this option, skip directly to
The range of radio frequencies used by IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless devices is called a
channel. The device will automatically select the channel with the least interference.
Click Back to display the previous screen.
Click Next to proceed to the next screen.
Click Exit to close the wizard screen without saving.
Section 4.3.1 on page 38.
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