Securing Your Wireless Network; Using The Encryption Key - 2Wire i38HG User Manual

iNID User Guide

Securing your Wireless Network

There are two methods to secure your wireless network, using the encryption key or by blocking the Media
Access Control (MAC) address.
Caution:
Wireless Security is enabled by default. Do not disable the security
authentication and security features; they protect your private data
transmission over the wireless link. Doing so may compromise the security of
your PCs or other devices and lead to theft of service or loss of bandwidth.

Using the Encryption Key

It is good practice to customize an encryption key for wireless communication. When it is defined, each
wireless client needs to have that encryption key to connect to your wireless network.
Open a Web browser and enter http://gateway.2Wire.net to access the 2Wire i3802V user interface.
1.
Click on the Home page; the Wireless Access Point List and Unique Settings page opens
2.
Scroll down to the Security pane.
3.
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Enter your encryption key.
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