Linksys WMCE54AG manual Appendix B Wireless Security, Security Precautions

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Appendix B: Wireless Security

Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network.

Security Precautions

The following is a complete list of security precautions to take:

1.Change the default SSID.

2.Disable SSID Broadcast.

3.Change the default password for the Administrator account.

4.Enable MAC Address Filtering.

5.Change the SSID periodically.

6.Use the highest encryption algorithm possible. Use WPA if it is available. Please note that this may reduce your network performance.

7.Change the WEP encryption keys periodically.

To ensure network security, steps one through five should be followed, at least.

NOTE: Some of these security features are available only through the network router or access point. Refer to the router or access point’s documentation for more information.

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Contents Wireless A/ G Page Copyrights and Trademarks Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Table of Contents Front Panel List of FiguresWelcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? What’s in this Guide? Front Panel Getting to Know the Media Center ExtenderDual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Navigation Pad Components Back PanelAudio Additional Components FWD Remote ControlReplay Getting to Know the Media Center Extender Before You Begin Connecting the Media Center ExtenderConnect the Ethernet Network Cable Instructions for Connecting to a Wired NetworkConnect the Composite or S-Video Cable Instructions for Connecting the ExtenderConnect the Analog Audio Cables Plug the Extender’s power cord into an electrical outlet Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Insert the Setup CD Setting up the Media Center ExtenderSetting up the Media Center Extender Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to restore the Extender’s software image Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender What version of Windows XP Media Center do I need? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is infrastructure mode? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Appendix C Updating the Extender’s Software Image Appendix C Updating the Extender’s Software Image TCP/IP Appendix D Windows HelpAppendix D Windows Help Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender WMCE54G Appendix F SpecificationsFCC, UL Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationAppendix G Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationAppendix H Regulatory Information Appendix I Contact Information Appendix I Contact Information