Configuring Frequently Used Functions; Enabling Or Disabling The Wlan Function; Improving The Security Of A Wlan; Hiding The Name Of A Wlan - Huawei HG256 User Manual

HUAWEI HG256
User Guide
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Configuring Frequently Used Functions

6.1 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function

Functio n Overview
The HG256 supports enabling or disabling the WLAN function. Thus, you can enable or
disable the WLAN fun
Config uration Example
The WLAN function is enabled by default. To d
follows:
Step 1
Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.
Step 2
In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN
The WLAN configurati
Step 3
Clear En
able WLAN.
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To enable the WLAN function, select Enable WLAN, and then click Submit.
You can also use the WLAN button on the side panel of the HG256 to enable or disable the
WLAN function.
6.2 Im proving the Security of a WLAN
The signals of a WLAN are transmitted in the air. Therefore, unauthorized persons can
receive the wireless signals easily. If the wireless signals are not encrypted, unautho
persons may use your WLAN or obtain the data transmitted on the WLAN. To ensur
security of the data transmitted on the WLAN, the HG256 pr
security-related settings for the WLAN function. You can change these settings as
required to protect your WLAN from unauth
6.2.1 Hiding the N
Function Overview
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