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Wireless VDSL Modem Router
Wireless Security
Click
Wireless Security
from any Wireless screen to generate the Wireless Security
screen. This screen lets you make other changes to the security of the Modem
Router’s wireless network.
To change the security settings of the Modem Router’s wireless network:
If needed, change the name of the Modem Router’s wireless network by select-
1.
ing a new one from the Network Name drop-down list. Otherwise, use the one
already selected. You should write this name down, so that you can refer back
to it later, when connecting other wireless devices (such as smartphones or lap-
top computers) to the Modem Router’s wireless network.
Select a security type from the Security Type drop-down list below step 2. For
2.
all types of except WEP, continue with this procedure. If you select WEP, see
the following section, WEP Wireless Security.
Select an encryption type from the Security Type drop-down list below step 3.
3.
TKIP should be used for networks with older equipment, while AES is a more
secure encryption for newer network equipment. If using 802.11n wireless net-
working, your must select AES.
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Chapter 3
Wireless Settings
Under step 4 in the Wireless Modem Router screen, select the radio button
4.
next to Use Default Security Key/Passphrase. The Modem Router automatically
generates a strong security key that is difficult to crack. Be sure to write down
the secuirty key, which appears in green text. You will need it to connect other
wireless devices to the Modem Router’s wireless network.
Click
5.
Apply
. The Modem Router’s wireless network is now functional and
using the security type you selected.
WEP Wireless Security
If you selected WEP in step 2 of the previous procedure, the following
screen appears:
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Wireless VDSL Modem Router
To change the security settings of the Modem Router’s wireless network to WEP:
Select an encryption type from the Security Type drop-down list below
1.
step 3.
Under step 4, select the radio button next to Use Default Security Key/
2.
Passphrase. The Modem Router automatically generates a strong security key
that is difficult to crack. Be sure to write down the secuirty key, which appears
in green text. You will need it to connect other wireless devices to the Modem
Router’s wireless network.
Click
3.
Apply
. The Modem Router’s wireless network is now functional and
using
WEP security.
Radio Setup
Click
Radio Security
from any Wireless screen to generate the Radio Secuirity
screen. This screen lets you make changes to the radio signal of the Modem
Router’s wireless network.
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Chapter 3
Wireless Settings
To change the radio settings of the Modem Router’s wireless network (if needed;
you do not need to make all the changes in this procedure, as they can be changed
independently of each other):
Select the radio’s channel from the Channel drop-down list.
1.
Select the level of the wireless radio’s power level.
2.
Select the wireless network’s mode. Options include whatever mix of 802.11b,
3.
g, and n modes you prefer (except b/n only).
Select the channel width by clicking in either the 20 Mhz or 40 Mhz
4.
radio buttons.
If 40 Mhz was selected in step 5, select the channel’s width (
5.
Upper
or
Lower
).
Set the MSDU (MAC-Layer Service Data Unit) aggregation state by clicking
6.
in the Enable or Disable radio buttons below step 6. MDSU should only be
enabled/disabled by an experienced network technician.
Set the MPDU (MAC-Layer Protocol Data Unit) aggregation state by clicking
7.
in the Enable or Disable radio buttons below step 7. MPDU should only be
enabled/disabled by an experienced network technician.
Click
8.
Apply
.
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Wireless VDSL Modem Router
SSID Setup
Click
SSID Setup
from any Wireless screen to generate the SSID Setup screen. This
screen lets you make changes to the name of the Modem Router’s wireless network
name, as well as letting you turn off the wireless network name broadcast option.
To change the network name settings of the Modem Router’s wireless network (if
needed; you do not need to make all the changes in this procedure; they can be
changed independently of each other):
If needed, change the name of the Modem Router’s wireless network by select-
1.
ing a new one from the SSID drop-down list. Otherwise, use the one already
selected. You should write this name down, so that you can refer back to it later,
when connecting other wireless devices (such as smartphones or laptop com-
puters) to the Modem Router’s wireless network.
Click the Broadcast SSID radio button to activate SSID broadcasting, which
2.
allows any computer searching for available wireless networks to detect this net-
work (however, if this network is protected with some form of wireless security,
they will not be able to join the network unless they know the security pass-
word). Clicking “Hide SSID” turns off SSID broadcasting.
If you want to have a custom name for your wireless network, enter it in the
3.
Network Name text box under step 3.
Click
4.
Apply
.

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