Reference Manual for the Wireless Cable Modem Gateway CG814WG v2
Wireless Configuration
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Chapter 4
Wireless Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your CG814WG v2 Wireless
Cable Modem Gateway.
Considerations For A Wireless Network
In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should
also select the physical placement of your gateway in order to maximize the network speed. For
further information on wireless networking, refer to
“Wireless Networking Overview”
in
Appendix B, “Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics”
.”
Implement Appropriate Security
Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and
can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of
your wireless equipment. Restricting access by MAC address filtering adds an obstacle to
unwanted users joining your network. To hinder a determined eavesdropper, you should use one of
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption options.
Note:
If you are configuring the gateway from a wireless PC and you change the
gateway’s SSID, channel, or WEP settings, you will lose your wireless connection when
you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your PC to match the
gateway’s new settings.
