User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Reference Manual for the Model FWAG114 Cable/ DSL Wireless ProSafe Firewall
- Contents
- About This Manual
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Connecting the Firewall to the Internet
- Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration
- Chapter 4 Firewall Protection and Content Filtering
- Chapter 5 Maintenance
- Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration
- Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics
- Appendix C Preparing Your Network
- Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics
- Glossary
- Index
- About This Manual
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Connecting the Firewall to the Internet
- Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration
- Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines
- Implement Appropriate Wireless Security
- Understanding Wireless Settings
- Chapter 4 Firewall Protection and Content Filtering
- Firewall Protection and Content Filtering Overview
- Block Sites
- Using Rules to Block or Allow Specific Kinds of Traffic
- Services
- Using a Schedule to Block or Allow Specific Traffic
- Getting E-Mail Notifications of Event Logs and Alerts
- Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
- Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications
- Chapter 5 Maintenance
- Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration
- Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics
- Appendix C Preparing Your Network
- Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics
- Glossary
- Index
Reference Manual for the Model FWAG114 Cable/DSL Wireless ProSafe Firewall
3-2 Wireless Configuration
• Away from large metal surfaces.
Be aware that the time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your
security settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP
encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook PC.
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security
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 FWAG114 wireless firewall provides highly effective security
features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to
your needs.
Figure 3-1: FWAG114 wireless data security options
There are several ways you can enhance the security of you wireless network.
Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11 wireless networks at ranges of 500
feet or more. Such distances can allow for others outside of your immediate area to
access your network.
1) Open System: Easy but no security
2) MAC Access List: No data security
3) WEP: Security but some performance impact
Wireless Data
Security Options
Range: Up to 500 Feet
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