Arris SBG940-1 User Manual
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SBG940 User Guide
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Setting Up Your Wireless LAN
You can use the SBG940 as an access point for a wireless LAN (WLAN) without changing its default settings.
To enable security for your WLAN, you can do the following on the SBG940:
Connect at least one computer to the SBG940 Ethernet or USB port to perform configuration. Do not attempt to
configure the SBG940 over a wireless connection.
configure the SBG940 over a wireless connection.
You need to configure each wireless client (station) to access the SBG940 LAN as described in “
Configuring the
Wireless Clients
”.
For descriptions of all wireless configuration fields, see “
Configuring a Wireless Client with the Network Name
(ESSID)
”.
Another common-sense step to improve wireless security is to place wireless components away from windows.
This decreases the signal strength outside the intended area.
This decreases the signal strength outside the intended area.
Caution!
To prevent unauthorized eavesdropping or access to WLAN data, you must enable wireless security.
The default SBG940 settings provide no wireless security. After your WLAN is operational, be sure to
enable wireless security.
The default SBG940 settings provide no wireless security. After your WLAN is operational, be sure to
enable wireless security.
To
Perform
Use in Setup Program
Encrypt wireless transmissions
and restrict WLAN access
and restrict WLAN access
Encrypting Wireless LAN Transmissions
Wireless > SECURITY — basic Page
Further prevent unauthorized
WLAN intrusions
WLAN intrusions
Restricting Wireless LAN Access
Wireless > SECURITY — advanced Page
Caution!
Never provide your ESSID, WPA or WEP passphrase, or WEP key to anyone who is not authorized to
use your WLAN.
use your WLAN.