Wep Security - Inmarsat Hughes 9202 User Manual

WEP Security

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Using the Hughes 9202
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As you are configuring the WLAN, you can enable the
Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP), MAC address filtering,
and no SSID broadcast features for added security.
Once the WLAN is "Enabled" and configured, any device with
a WLAN interface can detect the 9202's WLAN SSID, and
connect to it automatically.
 WEP Protection Status: Check the box to "Enable" the WEP
for added security. Encryption Level: 64 or 128 bit WEP
encryption can be enabled.
 WEP Key: You can define the WEP key or use the default
WEP key, which is formulated using the IMEI number of the
terminal (e.g. IMEI number + 123456789AB).
 Hexadecimal 128-bit: Requires 26 characters.
Recommended
 Hexadecimal 64-bit: Requires 10 characters
 SSID Broadcast: For added security you can choose not to
broadcast your SSID.
 MAC Filtering: For added security, check the box to
"Enable" MAC Filtering. You can define up to 10 MAC
addresses that are allowed to connect to your WLAN.
To determine the MAC address of a PC, go to a DOS prompt
and type ipconfig/all.
For Mac OS X, under the Apple Menu go to System
Preferences -> Network and Show Airport. The Airport Id is
the MAC address. Alternatively, go to About this Mac ->
More Info -> network, and select Airport.
When WLAN is enabled, unauthorized users may be able to
access your BGAN service. If WEP is enabled, you must
provide other WLAN users with the WEP key in order for
them to connect to the terminal. You can go to the Manage
Connections page on the Web UI to see what computers are
actually using the BGAN service.