Understanding Wireless Security - NETGEAR WGT624 v4 User Manual

Super G Wireless Router WGT624 v4 User Manual
– Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 feet)
• Choose your settings.
– Use a scanning utility to determine which other wireless networks are operating nearby,
and choose an unused channel.
– Turn off SSID Broadcast, and change the default SSID. Other nearby devices might
automatically try to connect to your network several times a second, which can cause
significant performance reduction.

Understanding Wireless Security

Warning: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a
maximum range of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside
of your immediate area to access your network.
To protect your network from unauthorized access, use the security features of your wireless
equipment.
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Wireless Security