Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624
Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings
Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. If your working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information. Otherwise, you will choose the settings for your wireless network. Either way, record the settings for your wireless network in the spaces below.
•Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID), called the wireless network name in Windows XP, identifies the wireless network. You may use up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Record your customized SSID on the line below.
Name (SSID):______________________________
Note: The SSID in the wireless router is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter card. For the access point and wireless nodes to communicate with each other, all must be configured with the same SSID.
•Authentication. The authentication setting, “Open System” or “Shared Key,” is unrelated to encryption of transmissions. The two bands can use different authentication settings. Choose “Shared Key” for more security, circle one: Open System or Shared Key
Note: If you select shared key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to Shared Key as well.
•WEP Encryption Strength. Choose the key size. Circle one: 64 or 128 bits.
•WEP Encryption Keys. The WGT624 provides two methods for creating WEP encryption keys:
–Passphrase. ______________________________ Enter a word or group of printable characters. These characters are case sensitive. When you enter the Passphrase and click the Generate button on the WGT624, the keys will be generated.
–Manual. For
Whichever method you use, record the key values in the spaces below.
Key 1: ___________________________________
Key 2: ___________________________________
Key 3: ___________________________________
Key 4: ___________________________________
Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WGT624. Store this information in a safe place.
Wireless Configuration |