Chapter 3

Internet Access in No Time

3.4 Basic Security

Default user name and password

Changing your password

Default wireless security settings

Securing your wireless network

The SpeedTouch™ comes with a default user; its user name is Administrator and the default password is blank.

For security reasons, it is recommended to set a password to access the SpeedTouch™.

1Go to the SpeedTouch™ home page (192.168.1.254 or http://speedtouch.lan).

2In the left pane select Toolbox > User Management.

3In the Pick a task... list, click Change my password.

4Enter a new password and confirm.

Do not forget this login information. In case you forget, you will be forced to reset the SpeedTouch™ back to its default configuration.

Also for wireless connections to your SpeedTouch™, by default there are no security settings, so the SpeedTouch™ is initially accessible to all wireless devices:

The Access Control List (ACL) is open and empty; new stations are automatically allowed to access the SpeedTouch™.

The Network Name (SSID) is broadcasted.

The security level is initially set to Low (that is: no encryption is used).

It is recommended to change these SpeedTouch™ wireless access point settings either automatically via the SpeedTouch™ Home Install Wizard, either manually as described in the SpeedTouch™ User’s Guide.

To secure your wireless network, you can:

1Allow or deny access based on the MAC address of the wireless client(s). Known MAC addresses are kept in the Access Control List (ACL). If the SpeedTouch™ is configured to allow new stations via registration, unknown PCs will have to register before they can connect.

For the ACL you have following options: New stations are:

Allowed (automatically): All new stations can access the SpeedTouch™.

Allowed (via registration): Only allowed stations in the ACL have access. You can add new stations via the Association / Registration button.

Not allowed: Only allowed stations in the ACL have access.

2Turn off the broadcast off the wireless Network Name (SSID). Only clients configured with the correct SSID will be able to connect.

3Encrypt the data that will be sent over the wireless network. You can choose different encryption methods or levels of security:

High: Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) encryption, the highest form of security available, but can only be used if your wireless client and client manager support it

Medium: Wired-Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption

Low: no encryption, no security

For more information, see the SpeedTouch™ User’s Guide.

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