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Configure your wireless security settings, Logging in – Motorola WA840G User Manual

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INSTALLATION

SECTION 2

WA840G

2-19

Configure Your Wireless Security Settings

Before your access point can communicate securely with your
computer, you must configure your wireless security settings. Failure
to configure these settings properly could compromise your network
to wireless hackers.

Logging In

WARNING!

When first configuring your access point, it is
recommended that you use an Ethernet cable. Performing
the INITIAL configuration using a wireless connection is
not secure and is not recommended.

After you have finished the initial configuration of the
access point, your connection will be secure and you can
safely use either a wired or wireless connection.

1 Once the access point is connected, open your web browser. In

the URL field, enter http://192.168.40.1 (the access point’s
default IP address) and press Enter.

The login screen is displayed: