RCA TM580 manual Wireless Security, Access Control List ACL

Chapter 2

Local Network Setup

2.3.3 Wireless Security

Introduction Since the SpeedTouch™ wireless environment is a radio environment, precautions must be taken to ensure that your wireless network is safe from malicious intruders.

To secure your wireless network, following wireless access point settings can be personalised:

Your Network Name (SSID) ACL setting

Data encryption

Security settings To personalise the wireless security settings on your SpeedTouch™:

1Go to the SpeedTouch™ web pages.

2In the menu select Home Network.

3Click your WLAN.

4On the top right, click Configure.

5On the Wireless Access Point page, you can modify the Security settings.

Network Name (SSID) On the Wireless Access Point page, you can give a new name to your Network Name (SSID).

Access Control List (ACL)

Under Security, you can clear Broadcast Network Name (SSID), to prohibit the Network Name from being broadcasted.

The SpeedTouch™ features a managed Access Control List (ACL) front .

On the Wireless Access Point page, you have following options for the ACL: New stations are

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

Allowed (via registration): Only allowed stations in the ACL have access.

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

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