How To Change The Security On The Nb7Plus4W; Wep Encryption - NetComm NB7 Series User Manual

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How to change the
security settings

WEP encryption

The NB7Plus4W has the WEP encryption enabled by default. To change the encryption key, please follow the
steps below:
1.
Connect the computer directly to the modem using an Ethernet cable.
2.
Open the web configuration, http://192.168.1.1/ from your web browser i.e. Internet explorer, Firefox.
3.
At the log in screen, enter the Username and password. The default Username is "admin" and the default
Password is "admin". Then click on "Login".
4.
Click on "netcomm 7 series" and then click on "Security"
5.
Change the Encryption Strength to either 64 bit or 128 bit.
Notes:
128bit Cipher is more secure however it will lower the data transfer speed compare to 64bit. For most home users, 64bit Cipher is adequate.
Notes:
64 bit Cipher needs 10 digits Encryption key and 128 bit Cipher needs 26 digits Encryption key.
6.
Change the Network key 1 from "a1b2c3d4e5" to the new key.
Notes:
WEP Encryption key can only use numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. 64 bit Cipher needs 10 digits Encryption key and 128 bit
Cipher needs 26 digits Encryption key.
7.
Click on "Save/Apply"
Notes:
After changing the security settings, you need to remove the old wireless settings and reconfigure the wireless computer according to
the new settings.
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