Quick Reference Guide

ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual
Wireless Configuration 2-5
v2.0, September 2007
Wireless Security
Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a maximum range of up to 300
feet. Such distances can allow for others outside your immediate area to access your network.
Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and
can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of
your wireless equipment. The ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router provides highly effective security
features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to
your needs.
Wireless Station
Access List
Turn Access Control On Access control is disabled by default so that any computer
configured with the correct SSID can connect. See
“Restricting Access by MAC Address”.
Security Options • Disabled. You can use this setting to establish wireless
connectivity before implementing wireless security.
NETGEAR strongly recommends that you implement
wireless security.
• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). WEP security uses
encryption keys and data encryption for data security. You
can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. See “Configuring
WEP”.
• WPA2-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key).
Allow only computers configured with WPA2-PSK security
to connect to the modem router. See “Configuring WPA”.
• WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK. Allow computers configured
with either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security to connect to
the modem router. See “Configuring WPA”.
• WPA-802.1x and WPA2-802.1. Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA) with user authentication implemented using IEE
802.1x and Radius servers. See “Configuring WPA”.
Table 2-1. Wireless Settings (continued)
Settings Description