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How do I know if my network is secure?
If you configured your router using Cisco Connect, your network is secure°
During setup, Cisco Connect creates a name for your network, enables industry-
standard WPA/WPA2 wireless security, and assigns a highly secure password for
your wireless network and the administrator’s account°
To confirm that your network is secure:
1.
Run Cisco Connect°
2.
In the upper-right corner of the screen, check for the green light that
indicates your router is online and secure° If the green light is on, no
additional action is required to secure your network°
Network security following a manual
setup
If you configured your router manually (not recommended), you must manually
configure security°
To manually set your router’s password:
Administration > Management
1.
Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based
utility” on page 21)°
2.
Click the
Administration
tab, then click the
Management
page°
3.
In the
Router Access
section, enter a secure password for your router,
then re-enter the password to confirm it° Your password should be
at least eight characters in length° The most secure type of password
should include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and
punctuation°
4.
Click
Save Settings
at the bottom of the screen°
To manually set your router’s network name (SSID):
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
1.
Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based
utility” on page 21)°
2.
Click the
Wireless
tab, then click the
Basic Wireless Settings
page°
3.
For
Configuration View
, select
Manual
°
4.
Enter a new network name in the
Network Name (SSID)
field, then click
Save Settings
at the bottom of the screen°
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