Devolo dLAN Wireless extender User Manual
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Setting up a WLAN network
The dLAN
®
Wireless extender features a number of security mechanisms that
can be used individually or in combination to prevent this.
By selecting a hidden network name (SSID), you can restrict access
to those WLAN clients that know its exact designation. Chapter 3.4.4 of
this manual covers this function in detail.
A number of WLAN adapters have difficulties connecting to such invisible
wireless networks. If you have problems connecting to a network with a
hidden SSID, start by establishing a connection with the SSID visible,
then hide the SSID.
Encryption
of your wireless data traffic with WEP – or better yet with
WPA/WPA2 – not only helps restrict access to your WLAN, but also
prevents "eavesdropping". For more information on encryption options,
please see 3.4.4.
Ensure that all of your WLAN clients support the selected encryption
standard. If in doubt, select WEP as the "lowest common denominator".
Finally, you can use the WLAN filters to configure the dLAN
®
Wireless
extender to connect only to specified devices using their MAC addresses
as identifiers. Also see 3.4.5.