Configuring Wireless Security on ProSafe wireless routers (WEP/WPA/Access list)

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Configuring Wireless Security on ProSafe wireless routers (WEP/WPA/Access list) Hackers can easily trap information transmitted over wireless network, it has to be encrypted to avoid unauthorized

1 Configuring Wireless Security on ProSafe wireless routers (WEP/WPA/Access list) Hackers can easily trap information transmitted over wireless network, it has to be encrypted to avoid unauthorized users to intercept and decode data. Read more about Importance of NOT using just defaults. In order to secure the wireless network, enable WEP, WPA-PSK or Access Control List. You can read more about WEP and WPA in the following links: WEP. See What is WEP Encryption for Wireless Network? WPA-PSK. See What's New in Security: WPA. This article explains how to configure WEP/WPA-PSK/Access list on NETGEAR Wireless router (also applicable to access points). Note: You can configure WEP or WPA. But you cannot enable both at the same time. You can configure Access list and also enable WEP or WPA for additional security. After you enable wireless security features on the router (or access point), you must configure your wireless clients (wireless computers) with matching settings. Your wireless clients will not be able to connect unless you configure matching settings. It s recommended you enable these wireless security settings from a computer wired to the router (or access point).

2 Configuring WEP: 4. Under Wireless Security Type, Select WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 5. Select Authentication type as Automatic and Encryption Strength as 64-bit (or 128-bit) - You must later configure your wireless computers with the same setting. 6. Enter a Passphrase and click Generate Key. Please note down the character in Key1 - You must later configure your wireless computers with the same setting. 7. Click apply ➌ ➌ ➎ ➍ ➎ Click Wireless Settings Select WEP Select Automatic & 64 bit WEP Enter Passphrase and click Generate Key to generate Key 1 Click Apply ➍

3 Configuring WPA-PSK Encryption: 4. Under Wireless Security Type, select WPA, then select PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre- Shared Key) from the drop down list. 5. Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. The Passphrase must be 8 to 63 characters in length. 6. Click Apply ➌ ➍ ➎ ➌ Click Wireless Settings Select WPA Select PSK Enter Passphrase Click Apply ➎ ➍

4 Configuring WPA-RADIUS Encryption: 4. Under Wireless Security Type, select WPA, then select RADIUS from the drop down list. (if you do not know what RADIUS is then do not select this option) 5. Under Radius Server Settings enter LAN IP Address, Port number and Shared Key for Radius Server. 6. Click Apply ➌ ➌ ➎ ➍ ➎ Click Wireless Settings Select WPA Select RADIUS Enter LAN IP Address, Port number and Shared Key Click Apply ➍

5 Configuring Access Control List: Note: Before you enable access control list, you need to know the MAC address (aka Physical address or Hardware address) of all your wireless computers. Once you enable access control list, any wireless client (card) with a MAC address not listed will NOT be allowed to connect with the router. 4. Click Setup Access List 5. To add a MAC address manually enter the MAC address under Add New Trusted Station Manually, Click Add 6. Click Apply 7. Under ACL Enable click Yes 8. Click Apply. Your settings will be saved and only the wireless clients with MAC address listed in the allowed list will be allowed to connect with your router. ➌ ➍ ➍ ➌ Enter MAC address Click add Click Yes under ACL Enable Click Apply to enable ACL

9 Simple steps to secure your Wi-Fi Network.

9 Simple steps to secure your Wi-Fi Network. Step 1: Change the Default Password of Modem / Router After opening modem page click on management - access control password. Select username, confirm old password