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How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security

Note

: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required.

Windows XP and Windows 2000 with service pack 3 do include WPA support. Nevertheless, the

wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. For instructions on configuring

wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the product

you are using.

To configure WPA-PSK, follow these steps:

1.

Click

Security Settings

in the Setup section of the main menu and select WPA-PSK for the

Security Type.

Figure 4-6: WPA Settings menu

2.

Enter a word or group of 8-63 printable characters in the Password Phrase box.

3.

Click

Apply

to save your settings.

How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address

To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps:

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1.

Log in to the WGR614 v5 firewall at its default LAN address of

with its default user name of

admin

and default password of

password

, or using whatever

LAN address and password you have set up.

2.

Click

Advanced Wireless Setup

in the main menu of the WGR614 v5 firewall.

3.

From the Wireless Settings menu, click

Setup Access List

to display the Wireless Access

menu shown below.

Figure 4-7:

Wireless Card Access List Setup

4.

Click

Add

to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Available Wireless

Cards list displays.

Note:

When configuring the firewall from a wireless computer whose MAC address is

not in the Trusted PC list, if you select Turn Access Control On, you will lose your

wireless connection when you click on Apply. You must then access the wireless router

from a wired computer or from a wireless computer which is on the access control list to

make any further changes.

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5.

Click the

Turn Access Control On

check box.

6.

Then, either select from the list of available wireless cards the WGR614 v5 has found in your

area, or enter the MAC address and device name for a device you plan to use. You can usually

find the MAC address printed on the wireless adapter.

Note:

You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from the firewall’s Attached Devices menu

into the MAC Address box of this menu. To do this, configure each wireless computer to

obtain a wireless link to the firewall. The computer should then appear in the Attached

Devices menu.

7.

Click

Add

to add this wireless device to the Wireless Card Access List. The screen changes

back to the list screen. Repeat these steps for each additional device you wish to add to the list.

8.

Be sure to click

Apply

to save your wireless access control list settings.

Now, only devices on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WGR614 v5.

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Chapter 5

Content Filtering

This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the 54 Mbps Wireless Router

WGR614 v5 to protect your network. These features can be found by clicking on the Content

Filtering heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface.

Content Filtering Overview

The 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 provides you with Web content filtering options, plus

browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can

establish restricted access policies based on time of day, Web addresses and Web address

keywords. You can also block Internet access by applications and services, such as chat or games.

To configure these features of your router, click on the subheadings under the Content Filtering

heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. The subheadings are described below: