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Chapter 4 
Wireless Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WGT624 wireless router. In 
planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should 
also select the physical placement of your firewall in order to maximize the network speed. For 
further information on wireless networking, refer to in Appendix D, “Wireless Networking Basics.
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range...

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Implement Appropriate Wireless Security 
Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your 
walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your 
wireless equipment. The WGT624 wireless router provides highly effective security features 
which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features...

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•Turn Off the Wired LAN. If you disable the wireless LAN, wireless devices cannot 
communicate with the router at all. You might choose to turn off the wireless the LAN when 
you are away and the others in the household all use wired connections.
Understanding Wireless Settings
To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the 
browser interface. The...

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The 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking protocols are configured in exactly the same 
fashion.
•Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 
32 alphanumeric characters. In a setting where there is more than one wireless network, 
different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. Any device you 
want to participate in a...

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Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption
Restricting wireless access to your network prevents intruders from connecting to your network. 
However, the wireless data transmissions are still vulnerable to snooping. Using the WEB data 
encryption settings described below will prevent a determined intruder from eavesdropping on 
your wireless data communications. Also, if you are using the Internet...

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Encryption Strength Choices
Choose the encryption strength from the drop-down list. Please refer to “Overview of WEP 
Parameters” on page D-5 for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 
802.11 wireless communication standard.
•Disable. No encryption will be applied. This setting is useful for troubleshooting your wireless 
connection, but leaves your wireless data fully...

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Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings
Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. If 
your working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the 
network will be able to provide this information. Otherwise, you will choose the settings for your 
wireless network. Either way, record the settings for your...

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How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have 
established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.
1.Log in to the WGT624 firewall at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default 
user name of admin and default password of password, or using...

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Configure and test your PCs for wireless connectivity.
Program the wireless adapter of your PCs 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 PCs have basic wireless connectivity to the firewall, then you can configure the 
advanced wireless security functions of...

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From the Wireless Settings menu, click the Setup Access List button to display the Wireless 
Access menu shown below.
Figure 4-5:  Wireless Card Access List Setup
4.
Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Available Wireless 
Cards list displays.
5.Click the Turn Access Control On check box.
6.Then, either select from the list of available wireless cards the...