Appendix B Wireless Security | Linksys WVC54G instruction

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1.Disable Broadcast

2.Make it unique

3.Change it often

Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID.

Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.

Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your wireless network will have to start from the beginning in trying to break in.

MAC Addresses. Enable MAC Address filtering. MAC Address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses. This makes it harder for a hacker to access your network with a random MAC Address.

WEP Encryption. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is often looked upon as a cure-all for wireless security concerns. This is overstating WEP’s ability. Again, this can only provide enough security to make a hacker’s job more difficult.

There are several ways that WEP can be maximized:

1.Use the highest level of encryption possible

2.Use “Shared Key” authentication

3.Change your WEP key regularly

Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network’s performance, but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network, encryption should be used.

These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer.

Appendix B: Wireless Security

Important: Always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function properly.

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Linksys WVC54G manual Appendix B Wireless Security

Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this Guide Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Camera LCD Screen and Built-in Microphone List of Figures Setup Complete Screen 11 Sign Up Screen 16 Device Removal Screen Welcome Introduction What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Network Layout Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc and Infrastructure Modes Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Ready Getting to Know the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Power Overview Connecting the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera for SetupConnection to a Wired Network for Setup Connection to a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network for Setup Moving the Camera to a Different Network Setup Wizard Setting up and Mounting the Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Cameras Found Screen Network Settings Screen Mode Settings Screen 10 Security Settings Screen 12 Confirmation Screen Wall Mount Option Placement OptionsAudio Option Stand Option Install Viewer & Recorder Utility Installing the Viewer & Recorder Utility Choose Destination Location Screen Cameras Using the Viewer & Recorder Utility LAN Find Internet Change Settings 13 Delete Camera Screen Delete 15 View Video Screen View Resolution Quality Level Bit Rate File Size Resolution Quality Level Bit Rate File Size Recorded Files Scheduled Recordings in ProgressFiles Time limit for unscheduled recordings SnapshotsPreferences Recorded File Location Modify ScheduleAdd 24 Stop Scheduled Recording Screen Stop Setup Wizard for the SoloLink Ddns Service Setting up the Linksys SoloLink Ddns Service SoloLink for Convenience Screen Cameras Found Screen SoloLink Ddns Screen 10 Welcome to the SoloLink Ddns Service Screen 11 Sign Up Screen 12 Confirmation of New Settings Screen 14 Confirm Your Location ID Screen 18 Successful Registration Screen 20 Successful Setup Screen Click the SoloLink Ddns tab SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras 25 Find Available Port Screen View Video How to Access the Web-based Utility Security Warning Screen Setup Basic Device SettingsLAN Settings Wireless Settings Security Settings Estimated Bit Rates for Video Viewing or Recording Video SettingsResolution Quality Level Bit Rate Image Options PasswordAdjustments Administrator User Database User AccessUsers SoloLink Ddns SoloLink Ddns SoloLink Registration of Additional Cameras Status 17 Find Available Port Screen Log Status Audio Options Other Help 21 Upgrade Firmware Screen Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a Troubleshooting Built-in microphone is not picking up faraway sounds Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Can I view video using a Macintosh or Netscape Navigator? Frequently Asked Questions How many users can view the Camera’s video at the same time? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Screen Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Relative Illumination Appendix F Specifications65% Storage Temp Unit Weight Oz .24 kg Power 5V DC, External CertificationsRecord File Format Operating Temp Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory Information Software License Agreement Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Information section in this Guide Appendix I Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?