Wire World Of America 1800 - Manual (Page 27)

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4. Set the wireless network name (also referred to as SSID). The wireless network name of your
Intelligent Gateway is
2WIRE in all capital letters, followed by the last three digit of the Intelligent
Gateway serial number located on the bottom of your Intelligent Gateway. For example, if the last
three digits of your Intelligent Gateway serial number are 102, your Intelligent Gateway network name
would be 2WIRE102.
The wireless network name is sometimes referred to as the Network Name , SSID , ESS ID , or Wireless
LAN ID .
5. Enable wireless security. Your Intelligent Gateway automatically configures itself to take advantage of
wireless security. Referring to the instructions provided with your wireless adapter, enable wireless
security.
Wireless security is sometimes referred to as WEP (wired equivalent privacy), 64-bit encryption , or 40-
bit encryption .
6. Enter the encryption key. Once you have enabled security on your wireless adapter, you need to enter
the unique security key for your Intelligent Gateway. To do this, set the network encryption type to
hexadecimal , and enter your 10-digit wireless encryption key found on the bottom of your Intelligent
Gateway. For Macintosh computers, the encryption key must be prefixed with a “$.”
Note: To maximize your wireless network security, it is recommended that you change the WEP key on a
regular basis and/or enable 128-bit encryption (if your PC card or adapter supports 128-bit encryption).
Doing so will make it harder for hackers to access your wireless network.
Note: For optimal performance, it is recommended that you locate computers in your wireless network no
farther apart than 50 feet. The 50-foot limitation for wireless networks is based on the assumption that
most users are located in a many-walled or multi-story building. If you are using a wireless network in an
outdoor space, your range may be greater.
Repeat Step 3 “Install the Intelligent Gateway Software” on page 12.