Chapter 3

Wireless Configuration

Considerations For A Wireless Network

3-1

Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines

3-1

Implement Appropriate Wireless Security

3-2

Understanding Wireless Settings

3-2

Restricting Wireless Access to Your Network

3-3

Restricting Access to Your Network by Turning Off Wireless Connectivity

3-4

Restricting Wireless Access Based on the Wireless Network Name (SSID)

3-4

Restricting Wireless Access Based on the Wireless Access List

3-4

Choosing Authentication and Security Encryption Methods

3-6

Authentication Scheme Selection

3-6

Encryption Strength Choices

3-6

How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

3-8

How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address

3-9

Configure WEP

3-10

Chapter 4

 

Content Filtering

 

Content Filtering Overview

4-1

Blocking Access to Internet Sites

4-2

Blocking Access to Internet Services

4-3

Configuring a User Defined Service

4-4

Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range

4-5

Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced

4-5

Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access

4-6

Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications

4-7

Chapter 5

 

Maintenance

 

Viewing Router Status Information

5-1

Viewing a List of Attached Devices

5-5

Upgrading the Router Software

5-5

Configuration File Management

5-6

Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration

5-7

Erasing the Configuration

5-8

Changing the Administrator Password

5-8

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