Chapter 3

Wireless Configuration

This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your DG824M Wireless ADSL Modem Gateway.

Considerations For A Wireless Network

In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your gateway in order to maximize the network speed. For further information on wireless networking, refer to “Wireless Networking” in Appendix B, “Network and Routing Basics.”

Implement Appropriate Security

Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. As a minimum precaution, change the SSID setting of all devices on your network from the factory setting to a unique password. Restricting access by MAC address filtering adds another obstacle against unwanted hosts joining your network. To hinder a determined eavesdropper, you should enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption. However, there may be a significant degradation of the data throughput on the wireless link when WEP is enabled.

Observe Placement and Range Guidelines

The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless gateway.

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