Wireless Settings
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700
Wireless Security Requirements and Recommendations
You should set the following security:
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Wi-Fi network name (SSID)
identifies your network so devices can find it.
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The default SSID for the 2.4 GHz wireless network is NETGEAR.
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The default SSID for the 5 GHz wireless is NETGEAR-5G.
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Security option
is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The
security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted
devices receive authorization to connect to your network. The recommended security
option is WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed mode, described in
Wireless Security Options
on
page
38.
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Passphrase
controls access to your network. Devices that know the SSID and the
passphrase can find your wireless network and connect.
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Use a passphrase for the 2.4 GHz wireless network that is easy for you to remember,
but hard for others to guess.
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For maximum security, use a different passphrase for the 5 GHz wireless network that
is easy for you to remember, but hard for others to guess.
Note:
Your network names (SSIDs) and passphrases are case-sensitive.
Your network name, security method, and passphrase has to be the
same for all the wireless devices connected to your router on a
network.
Wireless Security Basics
Unlike wired network data, wireless data transmissions extend beyond your walls and can be
received by any device with a compatible wireless adapter (radio). For this reason, it is very
important to maintain the preset security and understand the other security features available
to you. Besides the preset security settings described earlier, your wireless modem router
has the security features described here and in
Chapter 4, Security Settings
.
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Turn off wireless connectivity
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Disable SSID broadcast
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Restrict access by MAC address
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Wireless security options
