SMC Networks D3GN4 Manuel D’Utilisation

 

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SMCD3GNV4 and SMCD3GNV4E Wireless EMTA Gateway Administrator Manual 

 

Enter WiFi Network Name 

Enter a name for your wireless network (typically, the SSID). The Wi-Fi name will make it more obvious for 

other devices to know which network they are connecting to. 

Encryption Method   

To prevent other computers in the area from using your Internet connection, secure your wireless network by 

selecting an encryption method from this drop-down list. There are several selections available, including the 

following. (Risky appears next to selections that provide little or no protection). 

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Open = wireless transmissions are not protected. 

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WEP = basic encryption and therefore least secure (i.e., it can be easily cracked, but is compatible with a 

wide range of devices including older hardware). WEP 64- and 128-bit selections are provided.   

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WPA-PSK = designed for home and small-office networks. Each wireless network device encrypts the 

network traffic using a 256-bit key. Select this option if your wireless adapters support Wi-Fi Protected 

Access Pre-shared Key (WPA-PSK) mode.   

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WPA2 = second generation of WPA that adds CCMP encryption with mathematically proven security. 

Select this option if your wireless adapters support WPA2. 

Enter Network Password 

If you select one of the WEP or WPA encryption settings, enter the case-sensitive password used for 

encryption and decryption. For security, each typed password character is masked as a dot (

λ). If you 

specify a hexadecimal password, use the letters A to F and numbers 0 to 9. 

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WEP 64 requires a 5 ASCII character or 10 hexadecimal character password. 

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WEP 128: requires a 13 ASCII character or 16 hexadecimal character password. 

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WPA-PSK (TKIP) requires an 8-to-63 ASCII character or a 64 hexadecimal character password. 

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WPA-PSK (AES) requires an 8-to-63 ASCII character or a 64 hexadecimal character password. 

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WPA2-PSK (TKIP) requires an 8-to-63 ASCII character password.