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Changing Your ADSL Settings

The default ADSL settings of your modem router work fine for most ISPs. However, some ISPs

use a specific multiplexing method and virtual circuit number for the virtual path identifier (VPI)

and virtual channel identifier (VCI).

If your ISP provided you with a multiplexing method or VPI/VCI number, then enter the setting:

1.

From the main menu, select ADSL Settings.

2.

In the

Multiplexing Method

drop-down list, select

LLC-based

or

VC-based

.

3.

Type a number between 0 and 255 for the VPI. The default is 8.

4.

Type a number between 32 and 65535 for the VCI. The default is 35.

5.

Click

Apply

.

Note:

For information about how to install ADSL filters, see the

NETGEAR Router Setup

Manual

.

Note:

You must use the Setup Wizard to select the correct country for the default ADSL

settings to work.

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How the Internet Connection Works

Your modem router is now configured to provide Internet access for your network. Your modem

router automatically connects to the Internet when one of your computers requires access. It is not

necessary to run a dialer or login application such as dial-up networking or Enternet to connect,

log in, or disconnect. The modem router performs these functions automatically as needed.

To access the Internet from any computer connected to your modem router, launch an Internet

browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. You should see the modem

router’s Internet LED blink, indicating communication to the ISP. The browser should display a

Web page.

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Chapter 2

Configuring Your Wireless Network

and Security Settings

For a wireless connection, the

SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the wireless

security setting must be the same for

the modem router and wireless computers or wireless

adapters. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security.

This chapter includes:

•

“Planning Your Wireless Network”

•

“Manually Configuring Your Wireless Network” on page 2-4

•

“Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 2-10

•

“Advanced Wireless Settings for WPS” on page 2-15

•

“Controlling Wireless Station Access” on page 2-16

•

“Restricting Access by MAC Address” on page 2-17

Planning Your Wireless Network

For compliance and compatibility between similar products in your area, the operating channel

and region must be set correctly.

To configure the wireless network, you can either specify the wireless settings, or you can use Wi-

Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security.

•

To manually configure the wireless settings, you must know the following:

–

SSID. The default SSID for the modem router is NETGEAR.

–

The wireless mode (802.11g, or 802.11b) that each wireless adapter supports.

Warning:

Computers can connect wirelessly at a range of several hundred feet. This can

allow others outside of your immediate area to access your network.

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–

Wireless security option. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless

adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports.

See

“Manually Configuring Your Wireless Network” on page 2-4

.

•

Push 'N' Connect (WPS) automatically implements wireless security on the modem router

while, at the same time, allowing you to automatically implement wireless security on any

WPS-enabled devices (such as wireless computers and wireless adapter cards). You activate

WPS by pressing a WPS button on the modem router, clicking an onscreen WPS button, or

entering a PIN number. This generates a new SSID and implements WPA/WPA2 security.

To set up your wireless network using the WPS feature:

–

Use the WPS button on the side of the modem router (there is also an onscreen WPS

button ), or enter the PIN of the wireless device.

–

Make sure that all wireless computers and wireless adapters on the network are

Wi-Fi

certified and WPA or WPA 2 capable, and that they support WPS configuration.

See

“Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 2-10

.

Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines

The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of

the modem router. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of

wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.

For best results, place your modem router according to the following guidelines:

•

Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.

•

In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of-

sight access (even if through walls).

•

Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwave ovens, and 2.4 GHz cordless

phones.

•

Away from large metal surfaces.

•

Put the antenna in a vertical position to provide the best side-to-side coverage. Put the antenna

in a horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage.

•

If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio

frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between

adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

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The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security

settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP

encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.

Wireless Security Options

Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a maximum range of up to 300

feet. Such distances can allow for others outside your immediate area to access your network.

Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and

can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of

your wireless equipment. The ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router provides highly effective security

features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to

your needs.

There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:

•

WEP.

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared

Key authentication and WEP data encryption block all but the most determined eavesdropper.

This data encryption mode has been superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK (see

“Configuring WEP” on page 2-8

)..

•

WPA-802.1x, WPA2-802.1x

. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) with user authentication

implemented using IEE 802.1x and RADIUS servers.

•

WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES)

. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) using a pre-shared

key to perform authentication and generate the initial data encryption keys. The very strong

authentication along with dynamic per frame re-keying of WPA makes it virtually impossible

to compromise

“Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2” on page 2-9

).

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