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circle next to PSK String, then enter 8-63 alphanumeric characters in the text box. All wireless-enabled
devices must support WPA and know the PSK to join the network.
Wireless MAC Authentication
Selecting Wireless MAC Authentication in the “Wireless Settings” screen generates the “Wireless MAC
Authentication” screen.
This feature allows the user to control the wireless LAN network by denying or allowing wireless access by
specifying the MAC address of the wireless client(s) allowed or denied access on the wireless network.after
changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart to make all changes permanent.
Wireless Advanced Settings
Selecting Wireless Advanced Settings in the “Wireless Settings” screen generates the “Wireless
Advanced Settings” screen.
SSID Broadcast
To prevent unknown users from associating with the Gateway’s network (by using “ANY” as an SSID, for
example), disable the Gateway’s SSID broadcast by clicking in the circle next to “Disable.”
802.11b/g Mode
Access to the Gateway’s network can be restricted to wireless clients using either the 802.11b or 802.11g
wireless adapters. Click on the down arrow next to the text box and select the desired option. Actiontec
recommends using the “Mixed” mode (the default option), which enables both 802.11b and 802.11g
wireless clients to join the network.
After changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart to make all changes
permanent.