Security In The Wlan - Devolo 200 AV Wireless G User Manual

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Setting up a WLAN network
A number of WLAN adapters have difficulties connecting to such invisible wire-
less networks. If you have problems connecting to a network with a hidden SSID,
start by establishing a connection with the SSID visible, then hide the SSID.
Under Overview Change donfiguration Network settings you can
choose how your dLAN 200 AV Wireless G will receive its IP address. If the
device is configured as a DHCP client, it obtains its IP address automatically from
a DHCP server in the network. This option is enabled by default. The exact IP
address as well as the subnet mask can also be entered as a static address.
While assigning static IP addresses to the devices in your home network and
entering the addresses manually can have advantages, a change to the subnet
mask may result in the configuration interface of your dLAN 200 AV Wireless G
becoming inaccessible. We therefore recommend that you leave the default set-
ting Use this to accept network settings automatically from a DHCP server
enabled. If you would like to configure the device by entering its IP address
directly in the address bar of your browser, you can determine its IP number by
selecting Start Programs devolo dLAN 200 AV Wireless G configu-
ration or by right-clicking the name of the device in devolo Informer and select-
ing the Status and Administration menu item.
5.1.1

Security in the WLAN

When operating a wireless LAN, special measures are essential to secure the
network. Theoretically, anyone with a WLAN adapter within range of your access
point could break into your network unnoticed and access your computers and
network devices or access the Internet via your account.
The dLAN 200 AV Wireless G features a number of security mechanisms that
can be used individually or in combination to prevent this.
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