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FiOS Router User Manual
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3.1 Overview
The FiOS Router provides the user with wireless connectivity over the 802.11b,
g, and n standards (the most common wireless standards). 802.11b has a
maximum data rate of 11 Mbps, 802.11g has a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps,
and 802.11n has a maximum data rate of 160 Mbps. All standards operate in the
2.4 GHz range.
The FiOS Router’s wireless feature is turned on, with wireless security activated, by
default. The level of security is WPA2, with a unique WPA2 key already entered. This
information is displayed on a sticker located on the bottom of the FiOS Router.
The FiOS Router integrates multiple layers of security. These include the IEEE
802.1x port-based authentication protocol, RADIUS client, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS,
EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA and WPA2) and firewall and VPN applications.
3.2 Connecting a Wireless Client
To connect a wireless client to the FiOS Router:
Note: The following procedure assumes the FiOS Router’s default wireless
settings are intact. If they have been changed, use the new ESSID and wireless
security settings. For more details, see the “Setting Up a Wireless Client” section
of this chapter.
In the wireless client’s configuration interface, enter the FiOS Router’s 1.
ESSID (found on a sticker on the bottom of the FiOS Router’s case) in the
appropriate text box or field (this varies depending on the wireless client’s
manufacturer).
Enter the FiOS Router’s wireless key (also found on the sticker on the bottom 2.
of the FiOS Router’s case) in the wireless client’s configuration interface.
Save the changes and exit the wireless client’s configuration interface. The 3.
client should now detect and join the FiOS Router’s wireless network. If not,
check the wireless client’s documentation, or contact its manufacturer.