User's Manual

Extender Network Settings
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP
• None. This is an open wireless network. Any wireless computer or device is allowed
to join this network.
• WEP. WEP is an older standard, and is less secure than WPA or WPA2. WEP uses
encryption keys and data encryption for data security. You can select 64-bit or 128-bit
encryption.
• WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is more secure than WEP. When using wireless computers or
devices that support WPA, you can enter a passphrase to join the extender’s wireless
network.
• WPA2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 is even more secure, but some older computers do not
support this standard. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2,
you can enter the passphrase to join the extender’s wireless network.
• WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. When using wireless computers or devices
that support either WPA or WPA2, you can enter the passphrase to join the extender’s
wireless network.
4. Click Apply to save your settings.
5. Use your wireless computer to connect to the Extender’s network with its new settings. The
Smart Wizard can guide you through this process.
Set Up WEP
1. In the Wireless Settings screen, in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio
button.
2. Select the authentication type: Automatic, Open System, or Shared Key. The default is
Open System.
Note: The authentication is separate from the data encryption. You can
select authentication that requires a shared key, but still leaves data
transmissions unencrypted. Security is stronger if you use both the
Shared Key and WEP encryption settings.
3. Select the encryption strength setting:
• WEP 64-bit encryption. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f,
or A–F).
• WEP 128-bit encryption. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f,
or A–F).
4. Enter the encryption keys. You can manually or automatically program the four data
encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your
network:
• Passphrase. To use a passphrase to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and
click Generate. This automatically creates the keys. Wireless computers must use
the passphrase or keys to access the Extender.