Wireless Security Requirements And Recommendations; Wireless Security Basics - NETGEAR DGND3700v1 User Manual

N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700

Wireless Security Requirements and Recommendations

You should set the following security:
Wi-Fi network name (SSID) identifies your network so devices can find it.
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The default SSID for the 2.4 GHz wireless network is NETGEAR.
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The default SSID for the 5 GHz wireless is NETGEAR-5G.
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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 recommended security
option is WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed mode, described in
page 38.
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.
Use a passphrase for the 2.4 GHz wireless network that is easy for you to remember,
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but hard for others to guess.
For maximum security, use a different passphrase for the 5 GHz wireless network that
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is easy for you to remember, but hard for others to guess.
Your network names (SSIDs) and passphrases are case-sensitive.
Note:
Your network name, security method, and passphrase has to be the
same for all the wireless devices connected to your router on a
network.

Wireless 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 earlier, your wireless 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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Chapter 4, Security
Wireless Settings
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Wireless Security Options
Settings.
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