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How do I know if my network is secure?
For
ALL
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
For
ALL
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
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 > Wireless Settings (E4200)
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (non-E4200)
1.
Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based
2.
Click the
Wireless
tab, then click the
Wireless Settings
page (for E4200
routers) or
Basic Wireless Settings
page (for non-E4200 routers) .
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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