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Reference Manual for the Model Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G

4-2 Wireless Configuration

The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security

settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP

encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.

Implement Appropriate Wireless Security

Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and

can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of

your wireless equipment. The DG834G wireless router provides highly effective security features

which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.

Figure 4-1: DG834G wireless data security options

There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:

• Restrict Access Based on MAC Address. You can allow only trusted PCs to connect so that

unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the DG834G. Restricting access by MAC address

adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the

wireless link is fully exposed.

Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a maximum

range of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside of your immediate

area to access your network.

1) Open System: Easy but no security

2) MAC Access List: No data security

3) WEP: Security but some performance impact

Wireless Data

Security Options

Range: Up to 300 Feet

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