Actiontec electronic GT701WRU user manual How do I make a HEX-based WEP key?, What is WPA?

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

What is the difference between 40-bit and 64-bit encryption?

There really is no difference between the two. They are just different terminolo- gies used throughout the industry for the same level of encryption.

How do I make a HEX-based WEP key?

64-bit - Generated as 10 alphanumeric characters (0-9, a-f). Example: 843c29a562.

128-bit - Generated as 26 alphanumeric characters (0-9, a-f). Example: 3c29f2536bef3276d32e364asd.

What is WPA?

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a new standard for wireless encryption for 802.11g/802.11b communications.

Does the Router function as a firewall?

Yes. The Router provides its security through the use of NAT firewall, which acts as a physical barrier between your network and the Internet. See Appendix F, “Firewall Security,” on page 119 for more information.

What is NAT and how does it protect my network?

NAT (Network Address Translation) is a type of security that masks the private IP addresses of the computers on your network with a single public IP address. With NAT, the private IP address of the computers on your network is never transmitted over the Internet.

Which Virtual Private Networking (VPN) protocols are supported?

The Router supports pass-through for PPTP, L2TP, and IPSec.

Can I use Internet firewall or security programs with my network?

Because the Router uses NAT firewall security, it is not necessary to use any other program for security. The use of third-party firewall or Internet security software is not recommended, since certain programs create problems on a private network (BlackIce Defender, Norton Internet Security, and ZoneAlarm, for example).

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