Gigabyte GN-WP01GT manual Appendix B, Wireless Security

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Super G Wireless PCI Adapter

Appendix B

Wireless Security

The WP01GT, and all of GIGABYTE’s wireless offerings are all built to deliver the easiest and most secure wireless networking experience as possible. Please understand the following key points in order to enjoy a safe and secure wireless network.

Wireless Security Tips

The following are basic wireless security tips which will minimize the chance of a breach in your private wireless network:

1.Change the default SSID.

2.Disable SSID Broadcast.

3.Change the default password for the Administrator account.

4.Enable MAC Address Filtering.

5.Change the SSID periodically.

6.Use the highest encryption algorithm possible. Use WPA if it is available.

7.Change the WEP encryption keys periodically.

Don’t Be a Statistic

Wireless networks are easy to find. Statistics show that roughly half of all wireless networks have no security in place at all, i.e. they are open systems for anyone to freely use as they please. In fact, nearly 25% of the time, the default administrator username/password remain as system defaults! Leaving your wireless network open for the taking. Following the easy steps outlined above will give you peace of mind, and keep your network out of reach from would be hackers. Don’t be a statistic!

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Contents Super G Wireless PCI Adapter Contents Super G Wireless PCI Adapter Important Note Chapter Key FeaturesIntroduction OverviewOperating Modes Package ContentsLED Activities Definition System RequirementsInstalling PCI Adapter Chapter InstallationAttach the high gain antenna Installing the Driver and UtilityWP01GT Welcome Screen Setup will detect your operating system Continue Anyway Windows Logo TestingNew Wireless Connection Icon SmartSetup 3 Network Selection SmartSetupSmartSetup 3 Define Passphrase Congratulations. Your secure WPA wireless LAN and Internet Current Status Tab Chapter ConfigurationUsing the Gigabyte Wireless Utility Link Status Tab Advanced Status Window Page Site Survey Tab Site Survey TabProfile Management Tab Profile Management TabProfile Management General Tab Profile Management General TabProfile Management Security Tab Profile Management Security ScreenWEP key configuration Configure Pre Shared Key WEP SecurityEnter WPA Passphrase Leap Settings Password/Confirm Password Enter a password in both fieldsEAP-FAST Settings Using EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS or Peap Define Certificate Window Enabling EAP-TTLSDefine EAP-TTLS Certificate Window Enabling Peap EAP-GTCEnabling Peap EAP Mschap User information for Peap GTC Authentication Enter your PeapDefine EAP Server Window Preferred Access Points Specify MAC Access Points Diagnostics TabTransmit Advanced Statistics Page Adapter Info Tab Adapter Information TabWhat is Infrastructure mode? What is Ad-hoc mode?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Appendix aAppendix B Wireless SecurityAppendix C TroubleshootingProblem 1 The WP01GT does not work correctly Glossary Appendix DAuto-MDI/MDIX Auto-negotiateGateway FirewallIP Address IPSecSubnet Mask PPPoERouter Appendix E SpecificationsSubject to Change without Notices Regulatory Information Appendix FSuper G Wireless PCI Adapter Appendix G Warranty