Changing Airport Express security settings

How do I change the security settings on my airport express so that my PS3 recognizes it?

Jroosky wrote:
How do I change the security settings on my airport express so that my PS3 recognizes it?
Welcome to Apple's discussion groups.
Launch AirPort Utility, select the AirPort Express on the left, and click "Manual Setup". Select the AirPort panel, Wireless tab. You should see the security settings in the lower part of that window. Once you change them, click the "Update" button.

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I'd like to change existing network security settings to WPA2, AES or at least to from TKIP to AES.
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Solved!
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Do I really need to set security for my wireless connection. I searched for available WiFi in my area prior to installing my network and none were available. Does that matter?
The network never did function right from the start. My desktop is a Dell Inspiron 510n and is not wireless capable? So when I tried to add my HP mni 1000 it did not let me access the Internet.
So now I have an unsecured network. Am I vulnerable to attack?
Which leads me to my real question How do I change the security settings?
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