Motorola SURFboard SBG901 - Manual (Page 73)

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Wireless 802.11 Bridging Page
This page allows you to configure the WDS features.
Field Descriptions for the Wireless 802.11 Bridging Page
Field Description
Wireless Bridging Enables or disables wireless bridging.
Remote Bridges Table of remote bridge MAC addresses authorized to establish a
wireless bridge. Up to four remote bridges may be connected.
Typically, you will also have to enter your AP’s MAC address on
the remote bridge.
Setting Up Your Wireless LAN
You can use the SBG901 as an access point for a wireless LAN (WLAN) without
changing its default settings.
To enable security for your WLAN, you can do the following on the SBG901:
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Encrypt wireless LAN transmissions
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Restrict wireless LAN access to further prevent unauthorized WLAN intrusions using
the
Wireless 802.11 Access Control Page
CAUTION: Never provide your SSID, WPA or WEP passphrase, or WEP
key to anyone who is not authorized to use your WLAN.
Connect at least one computer to the SBG901 Ethernet port to perform configuration.
Do not attempt to configure the SBG901 over a wireless connection.
You need to configure each wireless client (station) to access the SBG901 LAN as
described in
Installing Wireless Clients .
Another step to improve wireless security is to place wireless components away from
windows. This decreases the signal strength outside the intended area.