Secure your wireless network – ARRIS 2247-N8-10NA User Manual User Manual

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4. Click the

Security

link located below

Wireless

on the left side of the

screen.

Wireless Security Settings Page

5. Choose the security method to use for your network:

™

To use WEP-Manual, follow the left arrow to

step 10

on page 12.

™

To use WPA-PSK continue with step 6 (below).

Note:

WPA-PSK is the preferred privacy method. Only use WEP – Man-

ual if your computer or device does not support WPA-PSK.

Configuring WPA-PSK Security:

6. Click the

Privacy

pull-down menu and select WPA-PSK. The screen

will update and you will see two new options displayed.

7. Delete the default

Passphrase

and change it to a password that is

easy for you to remember but difficult for someone else to guess.
This password will be needed each time you add a new device to your
wireless network. The WPA-PSK passphrase can be between 8 and 63
characters. For best security it should be at least 20 characters.

WPA-PSK Security Settings

8. Click the

WPA Version

pull-down menu and select WPA-2. Click

Apply Changes

. Security is now activated, and you will be tempo-

rarily disconnected from the 2247-N8.

9. Use the wireless tray or wireless settings (Windows) or the wireless

menu option (Mac OS) to find and connect to the 2247-N8 one more
time. This time you will need to enter your wireless network pass-
word to complete your connection.

Open a Web browser and enjoy your Internet access through the
Motorola 2247-N8 DSL Wi-Fi Gateway!

Secure Your Wireless Network

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