Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information - NETGEAR WNR1000v3h2 User Manual

N150 Wireless Router User Manual
Table 2. Other Features That Enhance Security
Security Type
Restrict access based on MAC address.
Modify your firewall's rules.
Use the Push 'N' Connect feature (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup).

Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information

Before and after customizing your wireless settings, print this section, and record the
following information. If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who
set up or is responsible for the network can provide this information. Otherwise, you must
choose the settings for your wireless network. Either way, record the settings for your
wireless network in the spaces provided.
• Wireless Network Name (SSID). ______________________________ The SSID
identifies the wireless network. You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID
is case-sensitive. The SSID in the wireless adapter card must match the SSID of the
wireless router. In some configuration utilities (such as in Windows XP), the term
"wireless network name" is used instead of SSID.
• If WEP Authentication is used, circle one: Shared Key or Auto.
Note: If you select Shared Key, the other devices in the network will not
connect unless they are also set to Shared Key and are configured
with the correct key.
Description
You can restrict access to only trusted computers so
that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect
to the WNR1000v3h2 router. MAC address filtering
adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your
network by the general public, but the data broadcast
over the wireless link is fully exposed. This data
includes your trusted MAC addresses, which can be
read and impersonated by a hacker.
For more information, see Restricting Wireless
Access by MAC Address on page 35.
By default, the firewall allows any outbound traffic
and prohibits any inbound traffic except for
responses to your outbound traffic. However, you
can modify the firewall's rules.
For more information, see Understanding Your
Firewall on page 40.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup provides easy setup by
means of a push button. Older wireless adapters and
devices might not support this. Check whether
devices are WPS enabled.
For more information, see Using Push 'N' Connect
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup) on page 30.
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