Network Security; Improving Wlan Security - Huawei HG532d User Manual

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Network Security

Improving WLAN Security

Hiding the WLAN Name
After you hide the WLAN name, anyone who wishes to connect to the WLAN must enter the correct
WLAN name. This measure helps improve WLAN security.
1.
Log in to the web management page.
2.
In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN.
3.
In SSID index, select the SSID index you want to hide.
4.
Set SSID to Enable.
5.
Set Hide broadcast to Enable.
6.
Click Submit.
Changing Your WLAN Name and Password
WLAN access requires the WLAN name and password. To improve your WLAN security, regularly
change your WLAN name and password.
1.
Log in to the web management page.
2.
In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN.
3.
In SSID, enter a new WLAN name.
4.
In WPA pre-shared key, enter a new WLAN password.
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