How to restricting wireless access to your network – NETGEAR DG834GT User Manual
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Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router
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Wireless Configuration
August 2004
5.
Set the Channel. The default channel is 11.
This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It should not be necessary to
change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby
wireless router or access point. Select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless
networks within several hundred feet of your firewall. For more information on the wireless
channel frequencies please refer to
“Wireless Channels” on page D-7
6.
For initial configuration and test, leave the Wireless Card Access List set to allow everyone
access by making sure that “Turn Access Control On” is not selected in the Wireless Station
Access List. In addition, leave the Encryption Strength set to “Disabled.”
7.
Click Apply to save your changes.
8.
Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity.
Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and channel that you
configured in the router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP
address by DHCP from the firewall.
Once your computers have basic wireless connectivity to the firewall, you can configure the
advanced wireless security functions of the firewall.
How to Restricting Wireless Access to Your Network
By default, any wireless PC that is configured with the correct SSID will be allowed access to your
wireless network. For increased security, the DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router
provides several ways to restrict wireless access to your network:
•
Turn off wireless connectivity completely
•
Restrict access based on the Wireless Network Name (SSID)
•
Restrict access based on the Wireless Card Access List
These options are discussed below.
Note:
If you are configuring the firewall from a wireless computer and you change the
firewall’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection
when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to
match the firewall’s new settings.