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Configuring the Wireless Network
(Cisco RV180W)
This chapter describes how to configure your wireless network and includes the
following sections:
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A Note About Wireless Security, page 60
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Understanding the Cisco RV180W’s Wireless Networks, page 63
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Configuring Basic Wireless Settings, page 63
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Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings, page 70
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Configuring Rogue Access Point Detection, page 71
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Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup, page 72
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Configuring a Wireless Distribution System (WDS), page 73
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Configuring Load Balancing, page 74
NOTE
This chapter only applies to the Cisco RV180W model.
A Note About Wireless Security
Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so small businesses with
high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless
networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more
vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your
cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be
intercepted.
The following information will help you to improve your security:
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Wireless Security Tips, page 61
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General Network Security Guidelines, page 62
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