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NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300 Reference Manual

2-4 Safeguarding Your Network

v1.0, February 2008

Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information

Before customizing your wireless settings, print this section, and record the following information.

If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for

the network can provide this information. Otherwise, you must choose the settings for your

wireless network. Either way, record the settings for your wireless network in the spaces provided.

• 11N Wireless Network Name (SSID). ______________________________ The SSID

identifies the wireless network. You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID is

case-sensitive. The SSID in the wireless adapter card must match the SSID of the wireless

router. In some configuration utilities (such as in Windows XP), the term “wireless network

name” is used instead of SSID.

• 11G Wireless Network Name (SSID). ______________________________

Restrict access based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted computers so

that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect

to the WNDR3300 router. MAC address filtering

adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your

network by the general public, but the data broadcast

over the wireless link is fully exposed. This data

includes your trusted MAC addresses, which can be

read and impersonated by a hacker.

For more information, see “Restricting Wireless

Access by MAC Address” on page 2-17.

Modify your firewall’s rules. By default, the firewall allows any outbound traffic

and prohibits any inbound traffic except for

responses to your outbound traffic. However, you

can modify the firewall’s rules.

For more information, see “Understanding Your

Firewall” on page 2-21.

Use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Wi-Fi Protected Setup provides easy setup by

means of a push button. Older wireless adapters and

devices might not support this. Check whether

devices are WPS enabled.

For more information, see “Using WPS Security (Wi-

Fi Protected Setup)” on page 2-12.

Table 2-2. Other Features That Enhance Security (continued)

Security Type Description

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