Motorola SVG1501E, SVG1501UE Setting UpYour Wireless LAN, Encrypting Wireless LAN Transmissions

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Setting UpYour Wireless LAN

You can use the SVG1501 as an access point for a wireless LAN (WLAN) without changing the default settings.

CAUTION: Prevent unauthorized eavesdropping or access by enabling wireless security after your WLAN is operational. The default settings provide no wireless security.

To enable security for your WLAN:

•Encrypt wireless LAN transmissions

•Restrict wireless LAN access to further prevent unauthorized WLAN intrusions using the Wireless 802.11 Access Control Page

CAUTION: Never provide your SSID, WPA or WEP passphrase, or WEP key to anyone who is not authorized to use your WLAN.

Do not attempt to configure the SVG1501 over a wireless connection.

Connect at least one computer to the SVG1501 Ethernet port.

Configure each wireless client (station) to access the SVG1501.

Place wireless components away from windows. This decreases signal strength outside the intended area.

Encrypting Wireless LAN Transmissions

To prevent unauthorized viewing of data transmitted over your WLAN, you must encrypt your wireless transmissions. Choose one of the following:

Encrypting Wireless LAN Transmissions

Configure on the SVG1501 Required on Each Wireless Client

If all of your wireless clients support Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), Motorola recommends configuring WPA on the SVG1501

If you use a local pre-shared key (WPA-PSK) passphrase, you must configure the identical passphrase on the SVG1501 and on each wireless client. Home and small-office settings typically use a local passphrase.

Otherwise, configure WEP on the SVG1501

You must configure the identical WEP key on the SVG1501 and on each wireless client.

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