Reference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
The Wireless Access window displays a list of MAC addresses that will be allowed to connect to the gateway. These PCs must also have the correct SSID and WEP settings. To restrict access based on MAC addresses:
1.Click the Add button to go to the Add/Edit menu.
For your convenience, this menu displays a list of currently active wireless cards and their MAC addresses.
2.If the desired PC appears in the list, you can click on it to capture its MAC address; otherwise, you can manually enter the MAC address of the authorized PC.
The MAC address is usually printed on the wireless card.
3.If no Device Name appears, you can type a descriptive name for the PC that you are adding.
4.Click Add.
5.When you have finished entering MAC addresses, return to the Wireless Access List menu and check the Turn Access Control On box, then click Apply.
To edit a MAC address from the table, click on it to select it, then click the Edit or Delete button.
Note: If the Turn Access Control On is enabled and the Access Control List is blank; then all wireless PCs will be unable to connect to your wireless network.
Configuring Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
In the Wireless Settings menu you can configure WEP data encryption from the Security Encryption (WEP) section using the following parameters:
•Encryption Mode
Select the WEP Encryption level:
•Off - no data encryption (Open System)
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•Authentication Type
Select the appropriate value - "Open System" or "Shared Key." Check your wireless card's documentation to see what method to use.
•Keys
If WEP is enabled, you can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all PCs and Access Points in your network.
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