Preset Security; Security Basics; Turn Off Wireless Connectivity - NETGEAR DGN2200v1 User Manual

Preset Security

The modem router comes with preset security. This means that the Wi-Fi network name
(SSID), passphrase, and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. You
can find the preset SSID and passphrase on the bottom of the unit.
Wi-Fi network name (SSID) identifies your network so devices can find it.
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Passphrase controls access to your network. Devices that know the SSID and the
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passphrase can find your wireless network and connect.
The preset SSID and passphrase are uniquely generated for every
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device to protect and maximize your wireless security.
Security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The
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security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted
devices receive authorization to connect to your network. The preset security option is
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed mode, described in
The Wireless Settings screen lets you view and change the preset security settings.
However, NETGEAR recommends that you not change your preset security
you do decide to change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and
store it in a safe place where you can easily find it.

Security Basics

Unlike wired network data, wireless data transmissions extend beyond your walls and can be
received by any device with a compatible wireless adapter (radio). For this reason, it is very
important to maintain the preset security and understand the other security features available
to you. Besides the preset security settings described in the previous section, your modem
router has the security features described here and in

Turn off wireless connectivity

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Disable SSID broadcast
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Restrict access by MAC address
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Wireless security options
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Turn Off Wireless Connectivity
You can turn off the wireless connectivity of the modem router by pressing the Wireless
On/Off button on its front panel
to your modem router and you take a business trip, you can turn off the wireless portion of the
modem router while you are traveling. Other members of your household who use computers
connected to the modem router through Ethernet cables can still use the modem router.
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Wireless Security Options
Chapter 4, Content Filtering
. For example, if you use your laptop to wirelessly connect
on page 31.
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settings.
Settings.