Network Security; Improving Wlan Security - Huawei WS329 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.
Choose Home Network tab.
3.
In the navigation tree, choose WLAN Settings.
4.
Select Advanced Settings configuration page.
5.
Set Hide Broadcast to Enable.
6.
Click Save.
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.
Choose Home Network tab.
3.
In the navigation tree, choose WLAN Settings.
4.
Select WLAN Encryption configuration page.
5.
In SSID, enter a new WLAN name.
6.
In WPA pre-shared key, enter a new WLAN password.
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