Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings
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N600 WiFi Range Extender
5. Scroll down to either the Security Options (2.4GHz) section (shown in the following figure) or
the Security Options (5GHz) section and select the WEP radio button.
6. From the Encryption Strength menu, select the encryption strength setting:
• 64 bit. Requires an encryption key of 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9,
a–f, or A–F) or a string of five characters.
• 128 bit. Requires an encryption key of 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of
0–9, a–f, or A–F) or a string of 13 characters.
7. Specify the active key by selecting the Key 1, Key 2
, Key 3, or Key 4 radio button.
Only one key can be the active key.
8. Enter the value for the key:
• For 64-bit WEP, type 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, A–F).
The key
values are not case-sensitive.
• For 128-bit WEP, type 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, A–F).
The key
values are not case-sensitive.
9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
10. If you are disconnected, reconnect your WiFi device to the extender’
s network with its new
settings.
Smart Setup can guide you through this process. For more information, see
Run Smart
Setup Again After Initial Setup on page 63.
