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Security Mode:
Select the desired Wi-Fi security option.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
is the latest and most secure method and should be used if possible.
NO
ENCRYPTION
allows other people to monitor your Wi-Fi traffic and use your data plan to access the
Internet. If at all possible, its use should be avoided.
Wi-Fi Password (Network Key):
If WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK was selected in the Security Mode field, a
Wi-Fi password is displayed. This password will need to be entered on any device needing to connect to
the AT&T Home Base via Wi-Fi. You can change the Wi-Fi password by typing a new password directly
into the text box.
Password Visibility:
If this setting is enabled (On), the Wi-Fi password is readable on the screen. If
disabled (Off), the password appears as
••••••••
.
WPS
WPS, or Wi-Fi Protected Setup, is a standard that allows easy establishment of a secure wireless home
network. This feature is set to Enable by default. If you change these settings, existing connected devices
may lose their connection.
WPS:
You may
Enable
or
Disable
WPS by selecting the desired option and clicking "Apply" When
enabled, the following secondary options will appear:
WPS Mode:
You may select either
PIN
or
PBC (Push-Button Connection)
by selecting the desired
option and clicking "Apply".
PIN:
If selected, you will need to specify a 4-digit or 8-digit PIN that other devices will require to
connect via this method. Enter the desired PIN in the field, then click "Apply".
PBC:
If selected, this will act in the same way as manually pushing the WPS button on the back of
the AT&T Home Base. Within two (2) minutes, you will need to activate WPS on the device you wish
to connect to the AT&T Home Base via a physical or virtual button in order to complete the
connection process.
Note:
Refer to your connecting device's documentation for specific information on how to complete the
WPS process on the desired device.
Network
These settings affect the connection to the mobile (wide area) network or WAN.
