Wireless MAXg Access Point User Guide
Wireless MAXg Access Point:
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The USRobotics Wireless MAXg Access Point is the one solution to your home and small
business wireless connectivity needs. MAXg technology provides the maximum 802.11g
range in the industry, delivering optimal wireless connections to your PCs, laptops, and
other wireless devices. MAXg also provides the maximum speed – up to 125 Mbps –
delivering large files like MP3s, digital photos, and digital video through your network fast
and efficiently. And with MAXg, your network will be protected with a maximum security
suite of capabilities, including Stateful Packet Inspection firewall for protection from
network intrusions, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2), WPA2/802.11i, TKIP and AES
Encryption, MAC address authentication, and more.
System Requirements
● A computer with an Ethernet adapter installed
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● A router with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enabled
● A Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem or other WAN connection for Internet access
● An HTML 4.01-compliant Web Browser with JavaScript enabled
Product Views
Front
Symbol Name State Condition
Power
Off Not receiving power.
Solid Receiving power.
WLAN
(Wireless
Network)
Off Wireless connection is disabled.
Solid Wireless connection is enabled.
Flashing Sending and receiving data.
LAN
Off No LAN connection.
Solid LAN link is achieved.
Flashing Sending and receiving data.
Back
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Item Function
Connects an antenna to the access point.
LAN
Connects the access point to a networking device.
Reset
Reboots your access point or restores your access
point to its factory default settings.
● To reboot your access point without changing
your current settings, press and hold the Reset
button for 1 second.
● To restore your access point to the factory
default settings, press and hold the Reset button
for 7 seconds.
5VDC
Connects the power adapter to your access point.
© 2007 U.S. Robotics Corporation
R46.1703.00
rev 0 04/07
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Product Specifications
● AP Management through standard Web browsers
● Roaming capability
● Dynamic IP Address assignment via DHCP or Static IP address assignment through
the Web User Interface
● AP firmware upgrades available through the Web User Interface
● One RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing and auto-switching Ethernet LAN port
● Complies with IEEE 802.11g 54 Mbps wireless radio standard
● Security Features:
❍ WPA and WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) in Access Point mode
❍ 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption with Open/
Shared Key
❍ Full Support for 802.11g Open and Shared key Authentication
❍ Ability to disable SSID Broadcast
❍ MAC address filtering
Acknowledgements
This product includes software developed by MDC and its licensors. This product includes
software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (
http://www.
openssl.org/). This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young
(
eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson
(
tjh@cryptsoft.com).
© 2007 U.S. Robotics Corporation
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U.S. Robotics Corporation Two (2) Year Limited Warranty
1.0 GENERAL TERMS:
1.1 This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original end-user purchaser
(CUSTOMER) and is not transferable.
1.2 No agent, reseller, or business partner of U.S. Robotics Corporation (U.S. ROBOTICS)
is authorised to modify the terms of this Limited Warranty on behalf of U.S. ROBOTICS.
1.3 This Limited Warranty expressly excludes any product that has not been purchased
as new from U.S. ROBOTICS or its authorised reseller.
1.4 This Limited Warranty is only applicable in the country or territory where the product
is intended for use (As indicated by the Product Model Number and any local
telecommunication approval stickers affixed to the product).
1.5 U.S. ROBOTICS warrants to the CUSTOMER that this product will be free from defects
in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for TWO (2) YEARS from
the date of purchase from U.S. ROBOTICS or its authorised reseller.
1.6 U.S. ROBOTICS sole obligation under this warranty shall be, at U.S. ROBOTICS sole
discretion, to repair the defective product or part with new or reconditioned parts; or to
exchange the defective product or part with a new or reconditioned product or part that
is the same or similar; or if neither of the two foregoing options is reasonably available, U.
S. ROBOTICS may, at its sole discretion, provide a refund to the CUSTOMER not to
exceed the latest published U.S. ROBOTICS recommended retail purchase price of the
product, less any applicable service fees. All products or parts that are exchanged for
replacement will become the property of U.S. ROBOTICS.
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CUSTOMER requirements or work in combination with any hardware or software products
provided by third parties.
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software products provided with this product will be uninterrupted or error free, or that
all defects in software products will be corrected.
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or information contained in or stored on this product.
2.0 CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS:
2.1 CUSTOMER assumes full responsibility that this product meets CUSTOMER
specifications and requirements.
2.2 CUSTOMER is specifically advised to make a backup copy of all software provided
with this product.
2.3 CUSTOMER assumes full responsibility to properly install and configure this product
and to ensure proper installation, configuration, operation and compatibility with the
operating environment in which this product is to function.
2.4 CUSTOMER must furnish U.S. ROBOTICS a dated Proof of Purchase (copy of original
purchase receipt from U.S. ROBOTICS or its authorised reseller) for any warranty claims
to be authorised.
3.0 OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE:
3.1 CUSTOMER must contact U.S. ROBOTICS Technical Support or an authorised U.S.
ROBOTICS Service Centre within the applicable warranty period to obtain warranty
service authorisation.
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authorised reseller) to obtain warranty service authorisation.
3.3 For information on how to contact U.S. ROBOTICS Technical Support or an authorised
U.S. ROBOTICS Service Centre, please see the U.S ROBOTICS corporate Web site at:
www.usr.com
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● CUSTOMER Computer Operating System version
● U.S. ROBOTICS Installation CD-ROM
● U.S. ROBOTICS Installation Guide
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Service Centre determines the product or part has a malfunction or failure attributable
directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials; and the product is within the TWO (2)
YEAR warranty term; and the CUSTOMER will include a copy of the dated Proof of
Purchase (original purchase receipt from U.S. ROBOTICS or its authorised reseller) with
the product or part with the returned product or part, then U.S. ROBOTICS will issue
CUSTOMER a Return Material Authorisation (RMA) and instructions for the return of the
product to the authorised U.S. ROBOTICS Drop Zone.
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ROBOTICS or its authorised U.S. ROBOTICS Service Centre will be returned.
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authorised U.S. ROBOTICS Return Centre; to insure the product or assume the risk of
loss or damage which may occur in transit; and to use a shipping container equivalent to
the original packaging.
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returned product or part is received as an authorised return at an authorised U.S.
ROBOTICS Return Centre.
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the Product Model Number and Product Serial Number for which the RMA was authorised.
The enclosed Proof of Purchase will be inspected for date of purchase and place of
purchase. U.S. ROBOTICS may deny warranty service if visual inspection of the returned
product or part does not match the CUSTOMER supplied information for which the RMA
was issued.
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ROBOTICS will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace, using new or reconditioned
product or parts, to whatever extent it deems necessary to restore the product or part to
operating condition.
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part to CUSTOMER, at U.S. ROBOTICS expense, not later than TWENTY ONE (21) DAYS
after U.S. ROBOTICS receives the authorised CUSTOMER return at an authorised U.S.
ROBOTICS Return Centre.
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furnishing repaired or replaced product or part.
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to the end-user license agreement governing the use of such software.
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AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: To the extent permitted by applicable law, this U.S.
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abnormal working conditions; or the use of the product outside the borders of the
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limited to the TWO (2) YEAR duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives
CUSTOMER specific legal rights, which may vary depending on local law.
7.0 GOVERNING LAW:
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This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, U.S.A.
excluding its conflicts of laws principles and excluding the United Nations Convention on
Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.
U.S. Robotics Corporation
935 National Parkway
Schaumburg, IL, 60173
U.S.A
© 2007 U.S. Robotics Corporation
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Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
U.S. Robotics Corporation
935 National Parkway
Schaumburg, IL 60173
U.S.A.
declares that this product conforms to the FCC’s specifications:
Part 15, Class B
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to
the following conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful electromagnetic interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may
cause undesired operations.
This equipment complies with FCC Part 15 for Home and Office use.
Caution to the User: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Detachable Antenna Information
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FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Section 15.203 Antenna requirement
5455 users: An intentional radiator shall be designed to ensure that no antenna other
than that furnished by the responsible party shall be used with the device. The use of a
permanently attached antenna or of an antenna that uses a unique coupling to the
intentional radiator shall be considered sufficient to comply with the provisions of this
section. The manufacturer may design the unit so that a broken antenna can be replaced
by the user, but the use of a standard antenna jack or electrical connector is prohibited.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20
cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Radio and Television Interference:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If this equipment is
not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
USR declares 5455 is limited in CH1~11 from 2412 to 2462 MHz by specified firmware
controlled in USA.
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UL Listing/CUL Listing:
This information technology equipment is UL Listed and C-UL Listed for both the US and
Canadian markets respectively for the uses described in the User Guide. Use this product
only with UL Listed Information Technology Equipment (ITE).
This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Direct Plug-in Power Unit rated 15
VDC, 1200 mA maximum.
For Canadian Users
Industry Canada (IC)
This equipment complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be
operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.
Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2
dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry
Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) is not more than
that required for successful communication.
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Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the
power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are
connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make electrical ground connections by themselves,
but should contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician, as appropriate.
Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
CE Compliance
Declaration of Conformity
We, U.S. Robotics Corporation of 935 National Parkway, Schaumburg, Illinois, 601735157 USA, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, USRobotics Wireless
MAXg Access Point, Model 5455, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with
the following standards and/or other normative documents.
EN300 328
EN301 489-1
EN301 489-17
EN60950-1
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN50392
We, U.S. Robotics Corporation, hereby declare the above named product is in compliance
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and conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex IV of
Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed.
This equipment is in compliance with the European recommendation 1999/519/ECC,
governing the exposure to the electromagnetic radiation.
This product can be used in the following countries:
● European Union countries: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands,
Luxembourg, Italy, France, UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark,
Finland, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and Greece.
● Non-European Union countries: Switzerland, Norway, and Turkey.
An electronic copy of the original CE Declaration of Conformity is available at the U.S.
Robotics website:
www.usr.com.
Regarding IEEE 802.11b/g frequencies, we currently have the following information about
restrictions in the European Union (EU) countries:
● Italy
Please be aware that use of the wireless device is subject to the following
Italian regulation:
1. D.Lgs 1.8.2003, number 259, articles 104 ( activities where General
Authorization is required ) and 105 ( free use), for private use;
2. D.M 28.5.03 and later modifications, for the supplying to public RadioLAN
access for networks and telecommunication services
● France
In France metropolitan, outdoor power is limited to 10mW (EIRP) within
2454MHz – 2483, 5MHz frequency band
In Guyana and Reunion Islands, outdoor use is forbidden within 2400MHz –
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2420MHz frequency band
Regulatory Channel Frequency
Channel
Frequency
(MHz)
FCC Canada ETSI
1 2412
X X X
2 2417
X X X
3 2422
X X X
4 2427
X X X
5 2432
X X X
6 2437
X X X
7 2442
X X X
8 2447
X X X
9 2452
X X X
10 2457
X X X
11 2462
X X X
12 2467
X
13 2472
X
Operating Channels:
● IEEE 802.11g compliant
● 11 channels (US, Canada)
● 13 channels (ETSI)
EU Health Protection
This device complies with the European requirements governing exposure to
electromagnetic radiation. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This wireless device is a
transmitter/receiver and has been designed and manufactured to comply with the
exposure limits recommended by the Council of the European Union and the International
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Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP, 1999) for the entire
population. The exposure standard for portable equipment uses the "Specific Absorption
Rate" as unit of measure. The maximum SAR value of this wireless device measured in
the conformity test is 1.58mw/g(10g).
EU Detachable Antenna Information
This USRobotics wireless device has been designed to operate with the antenna included
in this package only. Together this device and antenna combination has been tested and
approved by a European Agency conforming with the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/
EC to meet the radiated power level requirement of 100mW (EIRP). Replacement of this
antenna must only be done with an authorized USRobotics component that has been
designed and tested with the unit to the requirements of directive 1999/5/EC. Please
refer to the U.S. Robotics Web site to get product antenna ordering information.
Go to
www.usr.com to see the most recent channel restriction information.
© 2007 U.S. Robotics Corporation
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Schaumburg, Illinois
60173-5157
USA
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Installing the Access Point
If you are connecting the access point to a router or other networking device without a DHCP server, see
The networking device I am using does not have a DHCP server in the "Troubleshooting" section of this
User Guide.
Step One: Connect the Access Point
1. Look at the label on the bottom of the access point and note its LAN MAC address. You may need it
to distinguish the access point from other devices on your network.
2. Connect the provided antenna to the back of the access point if it is not already connected.
3. Use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect the LAN port on the access point to a LAN port on your
networking device.
4. Supply power to the access point as follows:
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Note to UK Users: With the power adapter unplugged, connect the appropriate power
plug for your country on to the power adapter. Apply enough pressure to cause a click and
firmly seat the plug.
A. Connect the supplied power adapter to the 9VDC port on the access point.
B. Plug the power adapter into a standard power outlet.
Note: This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Direct Plug-in Power Unit
marked Class 2 and rated 9VDC, 1200 mA.
Step Two: Start the Setup Wizard
The setup wizard makes it easy for you perform basic setup of the access point. To start the wizard using
an operating system other than Windows, go to
Setup Wizard for Non-Windows Users.
Setup Wizard for Windows Users
If you are using a Windows operating system, you can use the setup program on the USRobotics
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Installation CD-ROM to install and run the USRobotics Wireless MAXg Detection Utility and configure basic
settings in one easy, continuous process:
1. Insert the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive.
If the CD doesn't start automatically, start it manually as follows:
A. Windows Vista: Click Windows Start > Computer.
Windows XP: Click Windows Start > My Computer.
Windows 2000: On the desktop, double-click My Computer.
B. Double-click the CD drive.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the detection utility.
When the utility is installed, it starts automatically:
3. Click Next.
If the computer has more than one network adapter, the detection utility lists them:
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4. Select the adapter that is connected to the access point's network and Click Next.
The detection utility lists the access point as well as any other USRobotics devices that were found:
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5. Select the device whose MAC address matches the LAN MAC address on the bottom of the access
point, and click Next.
The locator displays the IP address and LAN MAC address of the access point:
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6. Click Finish.
The detection utility starts the setup wizard for the access point:
Proceed to "Step Three: Configure Basic Settings".
Setup Wizard for Non-Windows Users
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If you are using an operating system other than Windows, you first need to find the IP address of the
access point. Then you can start the setup wizard to configure the basic settings of the access point.
Find the IP Address of the Access Point
The networking device to which you connected the access point assigns IP addresses on your local
network. To find the IP address of the access point:
1. Access the configuration program or configuration pages of the networking device. For detailed
instructions, consult the documentation for the networking device.
2. Find the list of clients associated with the networking device.
3. On the client list, find the LAN MAC address of the access point.
You can find the LAN MAC address of the access point on the label on the bottom of the access point.
4. Note the IP address associated with the LAN MAC address of the access point.
Run the Setup Wizard
1. Start your Web browser.
2. In the location or address line, type the IP address of the access point and press ENTER.
The wizard displays its welcome page:
Step Three: Configure Basic Settings
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In the setup wizard, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup of the access point as
follows:
Note: If you see a “Page Not Found” error at any time while using the setup wizard, press the
Back button in your Web browser or refresh the page.
1. Click Start.
The setup wizard displays the first setup page:
2. Enter a new Network Name.
This is the name that will identify the Wireless MAXg Access Point to wireless clients on a wireless
network.
3. Select a security Method and enter a pass phrase.
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Note: For your wireless security settings, it is recommended that you select the WPA2
and WPA (PSK) wireless security method using TKIP and AES encryption for the most
secure wireless network.
4. Click Next.
When your security settings are complete, the setup wizard displays the login setup page:
5. Enter a User name and Password and click Finish.
Note: Remember the user name and password that you enter. You will need it whenever
you access the configuration pages of the access point.
The access point displays its status page. If you intend to connect wireless devices to the access point
manually, you will need the information on the status page. Consider bookmarking the page for easy
access to the required information.
You have successfully completed the installation procedure. You can verify your network connection by
registering your Wireless MAXg Access Point at
www.usr.com/productreg/.
To connect a client to the access point, see
Connecting a Wireless Client in this user guide.
Backing Up Your Configuration Settings
Having a backup reduces the effort required in reapplying your configuration settings should you ever
restore your access point to its factory default settings. USRobotics recommends that you back up your
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settings now.
1. In the configuration pages, click the Device tab and scroll down to Back Up Settings.
2. Click Back Up.
Your system prompts you to save or open the file.
3. Click Save.
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Wireless MAXg Access Point User Guide
Wireless MAXg Access Point:
User Guide
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Configuration
The Wireless MAXg Access Point supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS). You can use
WPS to configure your wireless network using a push button or PIN code.
Only certain wireless adapters in Windows Vista and Windows XP, Service Pack 2, can use
Wi-Fi Protected Setup. See the documentation for your wireless adapter to determine
whether your wireless client can configure the Wireless MAXg Access Point using Wi-Fi
Protected Setup.
To configure the access point for WPS, follow these steps:
Note to reviewers: This draft requires two perspectives for WPS: using an
external registrar and using an internal registrar. Please ignore the following
set of steps.
1. Be ready to start WPS on your wireless adapter.
Once you reboot the access point during this procedure, you have 2 minutes to
start the WPS setup on your wireless adapter.
2. Reboot the access point by disconnecting and then reconnecting its power supply.
3. Start a web browser.
4.
Log in to configuration pages for the access point.
5. In the lower right corner of the page is an eight-digit WPS PIN. Note the PIN
because you need it in oder to configure the router using WPS.
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