Actiontec V1000H User Manual - Manual (Page 21)

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Wireless VDSL Modem Router
Wireless Security
Click Wireless Security from any Wireless screen to generate the Wireless Security
screen. This screen lets you make other changes to the security of the Modem
Router’s wireless network.
To change the security settings of the Modem Router’s wireless network:
If needed, change the name of the Modem Router’s wireless network by select- 1.
ing a new one from the Network Name drop-down list. Otherwise, use the one
already selected. You should write this name down, so that you can refer back
to it later, when connecting other wireless devices (such as smartphones or lap-
top computers) to the Modem Router’s wireless network.
Select a security type from the Security Type drop-down list below step 2. For 2.
all types of except WEP, continue with this procedure. If you select WEP, see
the following section, WEP Wireless Security.
Select an encryption type from the Security Type drop-down list below step 3. 3.
TKIP should be used for networks with older equipment, while AES is a more
secure encryption for newer network equipment. If using 802.11n wireless net-
working, your must select AES.