Linksys WCG200 manual Wireless Network Access

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128-Bit Encryption

Figure 5-7

Default Key. Select which WEP key (1-4) will be used when the Router sends data. Make sure the receiving device is using the same key.

Passphrase for Keys. Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you can enter a Passphrase. This Passphrase is used to generate one or more WEP keys. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. (This Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. If you want to communicate with non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on the non-Linksys wireless products.) After you enter the Passphrase, click the Generate button to create WEP keys.

Wireless WEP Keys 1-4.WEP keys enable you to create an encryption scheme for wireless LAN transmissions. If you are not using a Passphrase, then manu- ally enter a set of values. (Do not leave a key field blank, and do not enter all zeroes. These are not valid key values.)

For 128-bit WEP encryption, the key must be exactly 26 hexadecimal charac- ters in length. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0”-“9” and “A”-“F”.

When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.

Wireless-G Cable Gateway

Wireless Network Access

Figure 5-8

Wireless Network Access. If this function is enabled, only the computers on the list will be allowed access to the wireless network. To add a computer to the network, click Enabled to enable the function. Then, enter the MAC address in the fields, and click the Select MAC Address From Networked Computers button, and the screen in Figure 5-9 will appear.

Figure 5-9

Select the MAC Address from the list, and click the Add button. Click the Refresh button if you want to refresh the screen. Click the Close button to return to the previous screen.

When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.

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Contents Wireless-G Cable Gateway Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Features Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsIntroduction EnvironmentalIP Addresses An Introduction to LANs and WANsNetwork Setup Overview Getting to Know the Cable GatewayCable Gateway’s Back Panel Ports Reset Button Rebooting the Cable GatewayCable Gateway’s Front Panel LEDs USB Icon Connecting the Cable GatewayUSB Cabling OverviewUSB Port Connection Installing the USB Driver for Windows Installing the USB Driver for Windows Millennium Installing the USB Driver for Windows On the USB Port Connection to finish the setup Installing the USB Driver for Windows XP Windows 95, 98, and Me Configuring the PCsWindows Go to Using the Cable Gateway’s Web-based UtilityWindows XP Accessing the Web-Based Utility Setup TabInternet Setup Optional Settings required by some ISPs Basic Wireless SettingsNetwork Setup Wireless TabBit Encryption Wireless SecurityWireless Network Access Advanced Wireless Advanced Wireless SettingsFirewall EnabledVPN Passthrough Security TabsTimed Access Access Restrictions TabsWebsite Blocking Filter Internet Traffic IP Address RangePort Range Applications & Gaming Tabs Port Range ForwardingDMZ Port TriggeringDiagnostics Administration TabsSecurity Advanced Advanced AdministrationInformation Status TabsStatus ConnectLocal Network Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Cable Gateway Appendix B Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP Click on the Network Connections icon Figure B-1Figure B-4 Figure B-8 Appendix C Installing the TCP/IP ProtocolFor Windows 95, 98, and Me TCP/IP installation is now completeFor Windows NT, 2000, and XP Figure D-3Figure D-6 Appendix E GlossaryWireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Environmental Appendix F SpecificationsAppendix H Contact Information Copyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved