Motorola WA840G manual Configure Your Wireless Security Settings, Logging

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INSTALLATION

SECTION 2

 

 

Configure Your Wireless Security Settings

Before your access point can communicate securely with your computer, you must configure your wireless security settings. Failure to configure these settings properly could compromise your network to wireless hackers.

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WARNING!

When first configuring your access point, it is recommended that you use an Ethernet cable. Performing the INITIAL configuration using a wireless connection is not secure and is not recommended.

After you have finished the initial configuration of the access point, your connection will be secure and you can safely use either a wired or wireless connection.

1Once the access point is connected, open your web browser. In the URL field, enter http://192.168.40.1 (the access point’s default IP address) and press Enter.

The login screen is displayed:

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