Wireless Configuration; Considerations For A Wireless Network; Implement Appropriate Security; Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration - NETGEAR CG814W Reference Manual

This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your CG814W Wireless Cable
Modem Gateway.
Note: If you are configuring the gateway from a wireless PC and you change the
gateway's SSID, channel, or WEP settings, you will lose your wireless connection when
you click on Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your PC to match the
gateway's new settings.

Considerations For A Wireless Network

In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should
also select the physical placement of your gateway in order to maximize the network speed. For
further information on wireless networking, refer to
Appendix B, "Networks, Routing, and Firewall

Implement Appropriate Security

Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and
can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of
your wireless equipment. Restricting access by MAC address filtering adds an obstacle to
unwanted users joining your network. To hinder a determined eavesdropper, you should use one of
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption options.

Wireless Configuration

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Wireless Configuration
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