SMC Networks SMC2482W - Manual (Page 14)

2.3 | Understanding Wireless Security (WEP)
Anyone within range of your wireless network is a potential
security risk. Without wireless security options configured on
your network, a person outside of your physical location but
within your wireless range may be able to access the network
and any data that is being transmitted over it. SMC Networks
wireless devices support the wireless security standard called
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) to prevent unauthorized users
from accessing your network over a wireless connection. This
security feature uses a secure network key, called a WEP key. The
WEP key encrypts wireless data so that it is only readable by
other computers that have the matching WEP key. The WEP key
is stored on each wireless device, so that data can be encrypted
and decrypted as it is transmitted over the network.
If you are transferring private information over this wireless
connection, it is recommended to enable WEP for your EZ
Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge. For more information about WEP
and security, see section 6.
Section 3 | Setup
Typical uses for the SMC EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge:
• Connecting multiple locations with a wireless signal
• Wireless office for extension of Ethernet range
• Setting up temporary networks quickly
The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge default configuration is:
SSID: WLAN
Wireless Adapter Name: SMC
IP Address: DHCP
Subnet Mask: DHCP
Gateway: DHCP
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