Connecting By Ethernet; Connecting By Wi-Fi - Hughes Strigo 4201 User Manual

Connecting by Ethernet

Connecting by Wi-Fi

Chapter 2 • Using the Hughes 4201
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Your computer must be configured to support your chosen connection
method. Refer to the documentation supplied with your computer for details.
To connect the Hughes 4201 Mobile Satellite terminal to a device using Ethernet:
• Connect a standard Ethernet cable to your device's Ethernet port, and insert
the other end of the connector into the Ethernet port on the Hughes 4201.
To enable the Wi-Fi, long press (> 2 seconds) the Wi-Fi button on the front of the
terminal.
• The default SSID is "Strigo-last 7 digits of IMEI"
• The default channel number is 11
• Up to 4 users can connect by W-Fi
You cannot enable WPA or WPA2 encryption from the LCD/keypad interface.
The Wi-Fi encryption must be configured in the Web UI.
Wi-Fi security
• WPA and WPA2 Protection Status: Check the box to "Enable" either the WPA
or WPA2 for added security.
• WPA or WPA2 Key: It is strongly recommended to replace the default
password with your own unique password.
•
SSID Broadcast: For added security you can choose not to broadcast
your SSID.
•
MAC Filtering: For added security, check the box to "Enable" MAC
Filtering. You can define up to 10 MAC addresses that are allowed to
connect to your Wi-Fi.
To determine the MAC address of a PC, go to a DOS prompt and type
ipconfig/all.
For Mac OS X, under the Apple Menu go to System Preferences > Network
and Show Airport. The Airport Id is the MAC address. Alternatively, go to
About this Mac > More Info > network, and select Airport.