Restrict Access By Mac Address; Wireless Security Options; Wifi Setup; Consider Every Device On Your Network - NETGEAR N150R User Manual

Restrict Access by MAC Address

You can enhance your network security by allowing access to only specific PCs based on
their Media Access Control (MAC) addresses. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so
that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the router. The Wireless Station MAC
address filtering adds additional security protection to the wireless security option that you
have in force. The Access list determines which wireless hardware devices are allowed to
connect to the router by MAC address. See
procedure.

Wireless Security Options

A security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The
security protocol encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices receive
authorization to connect to your network. There are several types of encryption: Wi-Fi
Protected Access II (WPA2), WPA, and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). WPA2 is the latest
and most secure, and is recommended if your equipment supports it. WPA has several
options including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption and 802.1x encryption for enterprises. NIt
is possible to disable wireless security, but that is not recommended. You can view or change
the wireless security options in the Wireless Settings screen. See

WiFi Setup

The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or change the wireless network settings. Your
preset router has a unique network name and password on the product label. If you change
them, note the new settings and save them in a secure location.
If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network
Note:
name (SSID) or security options, you are disconnected when you
click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired
connection to access the router.

Consider Every Device on Your Network

Before you begin, check the following:
Every wireless computer has to be able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router
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as described in
Each computer or wireless adapter in your network must have the same SSID and
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wireless mode (bandwidth/data rate) as the router. Check that the wireless adapter on
each computer can support the mode and security option you want to use.
N150 WiFi Router (N150R)
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
Router Setup
on page 61 for the
Advanced Settings
on page 12.
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on page 23.
WiFi Setup