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How Do I Configure My DOCSIS Residential Gateway?
Field Name
Description
New Channel (1-11)
Allows setting a communications channel for your
access point
Note:
Wireless networking channels overlap. Channels
1, 6, and 11 do not overlap with each other. For best
performance, select one of these channels. If there are
other access points in use in the area, select one of these
channels that is farthest away from the other access
points.
Example:
If channel 8 is in use by another access point,
use channel 1 for your wireless network.
Note:
If your wireless network is not operating correctly,
or if external devices are interfering with your signal,
select a different channel. Use your PC wireless utility
software to scan for other access points in your area.
Current Channel
Present channel the WAP is using
Encryption Mode
Shows current encryption mode
Configuring Your Wireless Network Security and Encryption
Parameters
Use the Setup Wireless - Security page to configure your WAP wireless equivalent
privacy (WEP) encryption keys and authentication.
Note:
If you are not familiar with the advanced settings detailed in this section,
contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the residential
gateway default wireless security settings.
Click
Security
in the Wireless section of the Setup page to access the Setup Wireless -
Security page.
Important:
Your residential gateway ships from the factory with WPA security
enabled to provide you with a
basic
level of wireless network security. To gain initial
access to your wireless network, select WPA security on your computer's wireless
adapter and enter the WPA key to match the key setup in your gateway. The factory
default WPA key in the gateway is the serial number of the device. You can continue
to use this factory default key. However, to maximize your wireless security, it is
highly recommended that you use something other than the factory default key.
Using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) allows you to easily attach wireless devices that also
support WPS. When WPS is enabled and activated, you can attach other wireless
clients with the press of a button or by entering the station PIN.
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