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Actiontec electronic MI424-WR user manual Wpa, Select the proper encryption algorithm Tkip or AES

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Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless Network

WPA

If WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was selected, the “WPA Key” screen appears.

1.Verify the authentication method selected is “Pre-Shared Key.”

2.Enter a phrase of at least eight characters in the “Pre-Shared Key” text box. Verify that “ASCII” is selected in the associated drop-down list.

3.Select the proper encryption algorithm (TKIP or AES).

4.Click in the “Group Key Update Interval” check box to activate the group key update interval, and set the interval time in the text box to the right.

5.Click Apply at the bottom of the screen to save changes.

Level 2 (SSID Broadcast)

This section is used to configure the Router’s SSID broadcast capabilities.

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Actiontec electronic MI424-WR user manual Wpa, Select the proper encryption algorithm Tkip or AES

Contents

Wireless Broadband Router Table of Contents Using Parental Controls 101 Using Advanced Settings 109Troubleshooting 147 Quality of Service 151 Monitoring the Router 143Limited Warranty 171 Specifications 167169 This page left intentionally blank Package Contents Introduction1Wall-mount template Vertical stand Warranty FeaturesMinimum System Requirements Intrusion detection MAC address filtering Power Light Getting to Know the RouterWireless Light Ethernet WAN LightCoax WAN Light Internet LightRear Panel Reset ButtonCoax Port Power Switch Power switch powers the Router on and offPower Port Ethernet WAN PortThis page left intentionally blank Connecting Router Setting Up the RouterThen press Enter on the keyboard Router is now configured Connecting the RouterWireless EthernetCoaxial Computer Network ConfigurationWindows XP Windows 98/Me WindowsWindows NT Home LinuxQuick Links Broadband ConnectionAction Zone Configuring My Network Settings Accessing My NetworkUsing My Network Configuring My Network Settings Page Configuring My Network Settings Enable Application Click Add. The Add Port Forwarding Rule screen appearsConfiguring My Network Settings Page Configuring My Network Settings This page left intentionally blank Creating a Wireless Network OverviewWireless Status ChannelCreating a Wireless Network Basic Security Settings Click Apply to save the settings Advanced Security Settings Level 1 Wireless SecurityWEP Click Apply to save changes802.1X WEP WPA Select the proper encryption algorithm Tkip or AESPage Wireless MAC Authentication Advanced Wireless Options 802.11b/g ModeWhen should this rule occur? CTS Protection Mode NetworkTransmission Rate Beacon IntervalFragmentation Threshold Configuring a Wireless Windows XP ClientRTS Threshold Creating a Wireless Network Connecting a Wireless Windows XP Client Creating a Wireless Network Page Creating a Wireless Network This page left intentionally blank Using Network Connections Network Home/Office General Internet Protocol BridgeDNS Server IP Address DistributionRouting Routing Table Ethernet ConnectionAdditional IP Addresses General Ports Ethernet Switch Coax Connection General Coax Link Password Enter the Coax Link password in this text boxCoax Connection Status Broadband Ethernet Connection Configuring the Broadband Ethernet Connection Internet Protocol IP Address Distribution Routing Coax Broadband Connection Internet Connection FirewallConfiguring the Coax Broadband Connection WAN Coax Connection Speeds Password Enter the Coax Link password hereThis section displays the Router’s Tx and Rx speeds in Mbps DNS Server Routing WAN PPPoE/WAN PPPoE General PPP Configuration PPP AuthenticationPPP session automatically ends PPP reconnect attempts, as provided by the ISPPPP Compression Internet Protocol Routing Table Configuring Router’s Security Page General Configured in the Access Security Level Incoming traffic Network outgoing trafficLimited Only commonly Network from InternetAccess Control Page Configuring the Router’s Security Port Forwarding DMZ Demilitarized Zone Host Click Apply to save the changesPort Triggering Configuring the Router’s Security Remote Administration Configuring the Router’s Security Website Blocking Click Apply to save changes Static NAT Advanced Filtering Page Configuring the Router’s Security Security Log Configuring the Router’s Security Page Configuring the Router’s Security Page Configuring the Router’s Security 100 Using Parental Controls Activating Parental ControlsCreating a Filtering Policy Parental Controls Websites and URL Filtering 105 Advanced Options Statistics 108 Using Advanced Settings 110 Firmware Upgrade 111Upgrading From the Internet Automatically Check and UpgradeAutomatically Check and Send E-mail Automatic Check Disabled Firmware RestoreManual Checking and Upgrading Configuration File System Settings Wireless Broadband Router’s Hostname Prompt for Password When Accessing via LANWarn User Before Network Configuration Changes Local DomainEnable Logging Low Capacity Notification EnabledAllowed Capacity Before Email Notification System Log Buffer SizeClick in this check box to activate security logging Security Log Buffer SizeEnter the size of the security log buffer in this text box ServerServer Requires Authentication PPP TimeoutDhcp Timeout PortDate and Time Scheduler Rules 122 Routing 124 IP Address Distribution Domain Routing126 127 128 Diagnostics Restoring Default Settings Reboot the RouterARP Address Resolution Protocol Table MAC CloningUsers Local Administration QoSDynamic DNS Connection To Update PasswordOffline User NameBackup MX DNS ServerHost Name Wildcard137 Network Objects Universal Plug and Play UPnP 140 Protocols 141142 Monitoring Router Router StatusSystem Log Connection Monitoring Traffic Monitoring Accessing the Router if Locked Out TroubleshootingRestoring the Router’s Default Settings Time out error occurs when entering a URL or IP Address Is the wireless option on by default on the Router?LAN Connection Failure Ensure the Subnet Mask address is set toAre the Router’s Ethernet ports auto-sensing? How do I find out what IP address my computer is using?No. Follow these steps to refresh the IP address What is the default user name for the Router? How many computers can be connected through the Router?Traffic Priority Quality of Service802.1p Priority MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger 323 Port triggering applicationsAppendix a Quality of Service 154 Traffic Shaping 156 157 To define a shaping class Name the new class and click Apply159 160 161 162 163 802.1p Settings 165 166 Specifications B LED Indicators Wireless Operating RangeEnvironmental Modifications Regulatory Compliance NoticesClass B Equipment 170 Limited Warranty 171172 Limited Warranty 174