Chapter 3: Configuring The Wireless Network; About Wireless Security - Cisco Small Business RV220W Administration Manual

Configuring the Wireless Network

About Wireless Security

Cisco RV220W Administration Guide
This chapter describes how to configure your wireless network and includes the
following sections:
• About Wireless Security, page 63
• Understanding the Cisco RV220W's Wireless Networks, page 66
• Configuring Wireless Profiles, page 66
• Configuring Access Points, page 70
• Configuring the Wireless Radio Properties, page 74
• Configuring a Wireless Distribution System, page 77
Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install. As a result, businesses with
high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless
networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more
vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your
cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be
intercepted. The following information will help you to improve your security:
• Wireless Security Tips, page 64
• General Network Security Guidelines, page 65
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