User's Manual

Connecting to a Network using Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless
Enter New Configuration for Linksys Access Point - Step 3
4. To complete the configuration information, add the following network and security information.
Enter Network Name (SSID):
● What is the Network Name: Enter a network name (SSID) that identifies this wireless network. You can use a simple pass phrase such as Jerry’s Wireless Network or
OfficeWLAN or use a more secure stronger network name such as Main!<Office>$WLAN.
● The Network Name can be up to 32 characters long. You may use upper- and lower-case letters, numbers, spaces, and most special characters. Avoid these characters -
- \ / : * ? < > | "
Securing your Network
Select one of the following options:
● No security. Anyone can access my wireless network.
● WPA-Personal Security (8 to 63 alphanumeric characters).
WPA is a security system that encrypts the data sent "over the air" on a wireless network so that only those users that know the Pass Phrase can access the network or
interpret the transmitted data.
● What is a Pass Phrase? The Pass Phrase is used to create constantly changing keys that encrypt the data that is transmitted between wireless devices. The
Pass Phrase that you enter here is used in the Linksys wireless device and this Intel Centrino laptop computer. If you have other WPA compliant wireless devices,
the same Pass Phrase must be entered into each of them.
Enter a Pass Phrase
Choose a simple or strong pass phrase (password) that is easy to remember. Enter at least 10 alphanumeric characters or more (a-z, A-Z, 0-9) and one special character from (!
$ % ^ * ( ) - _ = + [ ] : < . > ?)
Write the pass phrase down on a piece of paper or save it in a text file on your laptop computer in case you forget it. This password is used by other wireless devices to connect to
this wireless network. If you do not specify a Pass Phrase, the default Pass Phrase is used. This Pass Phrase is used to encrypt and transmit data securely over the wireless link
between your Intel Centrino laptop computer and the Linksys access point.
5. Click Next. A status dialog box displays while the Linksys Access Point is being configured.
Wireless Configuration Complete - Final Step
The Configuration Wizard has successfully completed setting up your Linksys access point. You can now establish a secure wireless connection from your Intel Centrino laptop computer.
6. Configure my Broadband (DSL/Cable) Settings: Click to launch a configuration web page after you click Finish. This web page provides advanced options such as Internet
and Broadband settings.
7. Click Finish to close the Configuration Wizard.
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