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v1.0, March 2010
Chapter 2
Configuring Your Wireless Network
and Security Settings
For a wireless connection, the
SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the wireless
security setting must be the same for
the modem router and wireless computers or wireless
adapters. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security.
This chapter includes:
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“Planning Your Wireless Network”
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“Manually Configuring Your Wireless Network” on page 2-4
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“Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 2-10
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“Advanced Wireless Settings for WPS” on page 2-15
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“Controlling Wireless Station Access” on page 2-16
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“Restricting Access by MAC Address” on page 2-17
Planning Your Wireless Network
For compliance and compatibility between similar products in your area, the operating channel
and region must be set correctly.
To configure the wireless network, you can either specify the wireless settings, or you can use Wi-
Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security.
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To manually configure the wireless settings, you must know the following:
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SSID. The default SSID for the modem router is NETGEAR.
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The wireless mode (802.11g, or 802.11b) that each wireless adapter supports.
Warning:
Computers can connect wirelessly at a range of several hundred feet. This can
allow others outside of your immediate area to access your network.
