Restrict access by mac address, Wireless security options, Wireless setup – On Networks N300RM User Manual User Manual
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Modem Router Setup
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N300 WiFi ADSL2+ Modem Router (N300RM)
Note:
Turning off SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network discovery
feature of some products such as Windows XP, but the data is still
fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test
equipment like wireless sniffers. If you allow the broadcast, be sure
to keep wireless security enabled.
Restrict Access by MAC Address
You can enhance your network security by allowing access to only specific computers based
on their Media Access Control (MAC) addresses. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs
so that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the modem router. The wireless
station MAC address filtering adds additional security protection to the wireless security
option that you have in force. The access list determines which wireless hardware devices
are allowed to connect to the modem router by MAC address. See
Wireless Security Options
A security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The
security protocol encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices receive
authorization to connect to your network. There are several types of encryption: Wi-Fi
Protected Access II (WPA2), WPA, and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). WPA2 is the latest
and most secure, and is recommended if your equipment supports it. WPA has several
options including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption and 802.1x encryption for enterprises. It is
possible to disable wireless security, but that is not recommended. You can view or change
the wireless security options in the Wireless Settings screen. See
Wireless Setup
The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or change the wireless network settings. Your
preset modem router has a unique network name and password on the product label. If you
decide to change them, note the new settings and save them in a secure location.
If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or security
options, you are disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a computer
with a wired connection to access the modem router.