Network Security - Motorola SURFBOARD SBG900 Quick Installation Manual

Network Security

The SBG900 firewall and wireless security measures are disabled by default.
For normal operation, you do not need to change most default settings, except
for the password, firewall, and wireless security.
The default SBG900 settings provide no security for data or protection
from Internet attacks. We recommend protecting your network as
described on this page.
As soon as your network is operational, run the SBG900 Setup Program to:
Task
Change the default password to prevent unauthorized
configuration.
Enable the firewall to protect your LAN from Internet
attacks. Choose the most secure policy possible for your
applications.
If you are only using wired Ethernet or USB connections
(there are no wireless clients), disable the wireless
interface to prevent unauthorized use.
For a LAN with one or more wireless clients, enable
wireless security on the SBG900.
After enabling wireless security on the SBG900, as required on each wireless client:
§ If you disabled ESSID broadcasting on the SBG900, set the client Network
Name (ESSID) identical to the ESSID on the SBG900.
§ If you enabled WEP on the SBG900, set the client WEP key identical to the
WEP key on the SBG900.
§ If you enabled Allow Only Listed Stations Access, be sure the MAC
address for each client is correctly listed on the SBG900.
Quick Installation Guide
In User Guide, see
"Changing the
Default Password"
"Setting the Firewall
Policy"
"Wireless Network
Setup"
"Wireless Network
Setup"
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