SMC Networks SMC2482W manual Security, Hex

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Access Point

The operating mode is configured when you need to add a wireless connection to your network or extend the coverage of an existing wireless network. To setup this operating mode, fol- low the steps below:

1.Log into the SMC2482W Windows Utility or Web-based Utility.

2.Set the operating mode to: Access Point

3.Set the SSID

4.Install the SMC2482W at the center of your wireless network to provide the best coverage

Section 6 Security

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is used to protect your data as it is transmitted over the wireless connection. The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge supports 3 levels of encryption, 64-/128- /256-bit, and both HEX and ASCII formats. Please refer to the chart below for the each key and formats requirements

 

64-bit

128-bit

256-bit

Character

 

 

 

 

Limits

ASCII

5 characters

13 characters

29 characters

0-9

A-Z

HEX

10 characters

26 characters

58 characters

0-9

A-F

The SMC2482W also supports MAC address filtering security feature when operating in Access Point mode. This feature allows you to block unrecognized MAC address access to your wireless network.

Note: The MAC Filtering option is only available using the Web-based Utility and in Access Point mode.

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Contents SMC2482W Copyright Page Compliances Page Supports a maximum of 253 users Page Getting Started Wlan EZ Connect Turbo 11/22 Mbps Wireless Bridge LED IndicatorsPage Page Adjusting the Antennas Understanding Wireless ConnectionsRecommendations for Best Wireless Performance Page Understanding Wireless Security WEP SetupVerify Equipment and Permissions Installing the Utility Software Page Using the Windows Utility Accessing the SMC2482WUsing the Web-based Utility Page Configure the Wireless Bridge using Windows-based Utility ConfigureSsid Channel Operating Mode Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Page Page Page Ssid SMC2482W Operating Modes HEX SecurityConfigure WEP using Windows-based Utility Configure WEP using Web-based Utility Page EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge Information View Wireless Bridge information using Windows-based Utility View Wireless Bridge information using Web-based Utility Changing the Password on the SMC2482W Upgrading the SMC2482W Page Back-up the SMC2482W configuration Backing up and Restoring the Wireless BridgeClick the Restore button to begin the restoration process Uninstalling the SMC2482W Windows Utility Technical Specifications Troubleshooting Glossary Page Page Page Page Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call