ActionTec 11 Mbps Wireless Access Point User Manual page 18

Enter a password:
- WEP 40: the key must contain exactly 10 characters
For example: 02f4e621ac
- WEP 104: the key must contain exactly 26 characters.
For example: 02f4e621ac29183ac6b4f9a3e1
Note: WEP uses a key base along with other encryption algorithms to insure a
secure link, therefore only the following alphanumeric characters are
allowed in the key:
- 0 to 9,
- a to f.
Click OK.
Security Against Unauthorized Configuration
The Actiontec Wireless Access Point provides a method for password protecting the
device that is known as the WCS (Write
Community String). When you set a password, you
can only make changes to the Actiontec Wireless
Access Point by supplying the correct password.
The Actiontec Wireless Access Point can also be locked to insure that no one can
change its configuration. In order to unlock the device, you need to press the hard-
ware reset button. This increases security so that only people who can physically
access the Access Point, will be able to change its configuration.
To display the 'security against unauthorized
Change Password
Click on the button 'Change Password' and a window opens in where
you can enter the password "WCS" (twice).
Click OK. The change is applied, and a dialog asking for a user name and
password appears. Leave the 'user name' field empty, and in the
'password' field, enter the password (WCS) you just chose.
Once you have set a password (WCS) , anyone who opens the Web Interface will be
presented with a dialog asking for a user name and password. Leave the 'user name'
field empty, and in the 'password' field, enter the password (WCS).
Locking the Actiontec Wireless Access Point
Click on the button 'Lock' Actiontec Wireless Access Point.
A warning appears: "Are you sure you want to lock the Access Point?" This
will immediately prevent making configuration changes. You will still be
Configuring the Actiontec Wireless Access Point
configuration' page, click
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