Securing Your Wireless Network - THOMSON SpeedTouch 716 User Manual

Chapter 2
SpeedTouch™ Local Networking Setup
Introduction
SpeedTouch™ wireless
security options
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2.4 Securing your Wireless Network

After going through the SpeedTouch™716g configuration setup procedures, it is
strongly recommended to secure your wireless network.
If you choose not to secure your wireless network, be aware that all clients
!
within the range of your wireless network are able to connect to the
SpeedTouch™ network an to use your Internet connection.
The SpeedTouch™716g allows you to:
Encrypt the data sent over your wireless network.
See "2.4.1 Encryption"
Restrict the access to the SpeedTouch™716g wireless network.
See "2.4.6 Restricting Wireless
Hide your Network Name (SSID) from other users.
See "2.4.7 Hiding your Wireless Network"
for more information.
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