Secure your wireless network – ARRIS 2247-N8-10NA User Manual User Manual
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4. Click the
Security
link located below
Wireless
on the left side of the
screen.
Wireless Security Settings Page
5. Choose the security method to use for your network:
To use WEP-Manual, follow the left arrow to
To use WPA-PSK continue with step 6 (below).
Note:
WPA-PSK is the preferred privacy method. Only use WEP – Man-
ual if your computer or device does not support WPA-PSK.
Configuring WPA-PSK Security:
6. Click the
Privacy
pull-down menu and select WPA-PSK. The screen
will update and you will see two new options displayed.
7. Delete the default
Passphrase
and change it to a password that is
easy for you to remember but difficult for someone else to guess.
This password will be needed each time you add a new device to your
wireless network. The WPA-PSK passphrase can be between 8 and 63
characters. For best security it should be at least 20 characters.
WPA-PSK Security Settings
8. Click the
WPA Version
pull-down menu and select WPA-2. Click
Apply Changes
. Security is now activated, and you will be tempo-
rarily disconnected from the 2247-N8.
9. Use the wireless tray or wireless settings (Windows) or the wireless
menu option (Mac OS) to find and connect to the 2247-N8 one more
time. This time you will need to enter your wireless network pass-
word to complete your connection.
Open a Web browser and enjoy your Internet access through the
Motorola 2247-N8 DSL Wi-Fi Gateway!
Secure Your Wireless Network
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