2.3 Understanding Wireless Security (WEP)
Anyone within range of your wireless network is a potential security risk. Without wireless security options configured on your network, a person outside of your physical location but within your wireless range may be able to access the network and any data that is being transmitted over it. SMC Networks wireless devices support the wireless security standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your network over a wireless connection. This security feature uses a secure network key, called a WEP key. The WEP key encrypts wireless data so that it is only readable by other computers that have the matching WEP key. The WEP key is stored on each wireless device, so that data can be encrypted and decrypted as it is transmitted over the network.
If you are transferring private information over this wireless connection, it is recommended to enable WEP for your EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge. For more information about WEP and security, see section 6.
Section 3 Setup
Typical uses for the SMC EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge:
•Connecting multiple locations with a wireless signal
•Wireless office for extension of Ethernet range
•Setting up temporary networks quickly
The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge default configuration is:
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