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Chapter 3
Configuring the Gateway
Configuring general settings
You can configure common gateway settings, such as password and network name.
Most users will not need to change anything other than the general settings.
Viewing system information
The System Information page shows details about the gateway, such as model
number, serial number, and version information.
1. Open the gateway home page at http://192.168.1.254.
2. Click the
Settings
tab, then click the
System Info
tab.
Changing the system password
The system password controls access to the gateway configuration pages. You can
use the default system password, or create your own. The default system password
(Device Access Code) is printed on a label on the gateway.
If you create a custom password, you can also create a password hint to remind you
of your password if you forget it.
1. Open the gateway home page at http://192.168.1.254.
2. Click the
Settings
tab, then click the
System Info
tab.
3. Click
Password
.
4. For
Enter Current Password
, enter the system password. The default system
password (Device Access Code) is printed on a label on the gateway.
5. Select
Create or Edit a Custom Password
.
6. Enter the following information:
•
Enter New Password
. The new password. The password is case-sensitive
and can contain a maximum of 31 alpha-numeric characters and no spaces.
•
Confirm New Password
. Re-enter the new password.
•
Enter a Password Hint
. (optional) Enter a hint to remind you of your
password if you forget it.
7. Click
Save
.
Changing the type of wireless security
You can change the type of security protocol that is used to protect your wireless
network. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK security is enabled by default. We recommend that
you do not disable it, because doing so can compromise the security of data
transmitted over the wireless link.
1. Open the gateway home page at http://192.168.1.254.
2. Click the
Settings
tab, then click the
LAN
tab.
3. Click
Wireless
.
