Configuring and managing the IGW3000
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WEP-64, WEP-128, WPA and WPA2. Please note that None leaves the Wi-Fi interface
unsecured and open for access from any Wi-Fi device. The recommended encryption type
is WPA2.
6.
Use the Algorithm drop-down box to choose the wireless interface encryption algorithm that
will be used for the encryption key type of WPA or WPA2. This box is active only when the
Encryption drop-down box is set to WPA or WPA2.
7.
Use the Encryption key field to specify your unique encryption key. If you want to display
the key characters, check the Show wifi chars box. The encryption key can consist of
alphanumeric characters and some special characters such as ` ! @ # $ & * _ + - = [ ] : "
| ? , . / . The key length varies depending on the encryption type selected. The following table
shows the dependencies between the encryption type and encryption key length.
Table 2. Icotera IGW3000 encryption keys
Encryption
Encryption key length
None
N/A
WEP-64
5 chars
WEP-128
13 chars
WPA
8–63 chars
WPA2
8–63 chars
8.
In the Hidden field, select whether or not you want to prevent your interface from being
detected by simple network scanning. It is recommended to leave this option set to No, since
hiding the interface doesn’t provide any layer of security.
9.
Use the Fragmentation field to define the fragmentation threshold for incoming packets.
10. Use the RTS field to define the Request To Send threshold.
Important
Both Fragmentation and RTS fields are intended for advanced users. It is
recommended to leave them at their default values.
11. Confirm your changes by clicking the Save button on the bottom bar.
The Global Settings submenu provides you with the general Wi-Fi performance settings,
common for all interfaces. Use the following steps to configure them:
1.
Use the Channel drop-down to set the channel number.
2.
Use the Channel width drop-down to set the channel width in MHz.
3.
Use the Mode drop-down box to select the available networking modes that can be used. It
is recommended to use the Auto setting, since it allows any 802.11b/g/n devices to connect
to the interface. Higher performance can be achieved by switching to 802.11n or 802.11g/n.
Note
The lists of available networking modes might vary depending on the CPE model.
4.
Use the TX power field to specify the Tx power level (in percentage) of both wireless
interfaces.
5.
Confirm your changes by clicking the Save button on the bottom bar.
The WiFi interfaces can be configured for time based access through the Access Schedule
menu. The access intervals can be set for each day of the week within a 24-hour rotation.
