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6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions

HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router

User Guide

6-4

Issue 01 (2010-04-01)

Configuration Example

If your current SSID index is

SSID1

and if you have used this SSID for a certain period,

to change this SSID to

MyNewSSID

, do as follows:

Step 1

Log in to the Web-based configuration utility.

Step 2

In the navigation tree, choose

Basic

>

WLAN

.

The WLAN configuration page is displayed.

Step 3

Select

SSID1

for

SSID Index

.

Step 4

In

SSID

, enter

MyNewSSID

.

Step 5

Click

Submit

.

----End

6.3.3 Using Secure Encryption

Function Overview

To ensure the security of a WLAN, an important solution is to select an optimum security

mode for the WLAN. After this security mode is used, a wireless client should provide

the corresponding password when connecting to the WLAN and data is being

transmitted after secure encryption. Thus, only authorized persons can use the WLAN

and the data transmitted on the WLAN is protected against unauthorized access.

The router supports WEP encryption and multiple security modes, such as WPA-PSK

and WPA2-PSK, thus meeting security requirements in diversified network

environments.

It is recommended that you set the security mode to

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

and the

encryption mode to

AES

. Thus, the WLAN works efficiently and the security of the

WLAN is ensured. In addition, if a wireless adapter does not support a certain security

mode, it cannot be connected to the WLAN in this security mode. If you use the

recommended security and encryption modes, this problem can be avoided.

The WPS function can be used only when the security mode is set to

WPA-PSK

,

WPA2-PSK

, or

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

.

AES = Advanced Encryption Standard

Table 6-1 lists the rules for setting the password used for accessing a WLAN in different

security modes.

Section	Page
HUAWEI HG231f Wireless-N Router Wireless-N	1
Contents	4
About This Document	10
1 Warnings and Precautions	13
2 Product Overview	16
2.1 Product Features	16
2.2 Hardware	17
2.2.1 Interfaces and Buttons	17
2.2.2 Indicators	17
3 Hardware Installation	20
3.1 Selecting a Position for the Router	20
3.2 Knowing Cable Connections	20
3.3 Powering On the Router	21
3.4 Installing the Router on an ADSL Broadband Network	22
3.5 Installing the Router on a CATV Broadband Network	25
3.6 Installing the Router on a Community Broadband Network	26
4 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters	28
4.1 Logging In to the Web-Based Configuration Utility	28
4.2 Using the Setup Wizard	28
5 Configuration of WLAN Parameters	30
5.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through the WPS Button	30
5.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Through the AP PIN Mode	30
5.3 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually	31
6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions	34
6.1 Configuring Multiple PCs to Access the Internet Simultaneously	34
6.2 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function	35
6.3 Improving the Security of a WLAN	35
6.3.1 Hiding the Name of a WLAN	35
6.3.2 Changing the Name of a WLAN	36
6.3.3 Using Secure Encryption	37
6.3.4 Allowing Only Specified PCs to Be Connected to a WLAN	38
6.4 Controlling the Internet Access Rights of PCs	40
6.5 Prohibiting PCs from Accessing Specified Web Sites	42
6.6 Setting the Available Bandwidth of a PC	43
6.7 Preventing Attacks on the Internet	44
6.8 Removing the Restriction Caused by the Binding of the Internet Access Account to the MAC Address	47
6.9 Allowing Internet Users to Access an Internal Resource Server	48
6.10 Expanding the Coverage of a WLAN	50
7 Maintenance Guide	55
7.1 Changing the Administrator Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility	55
7.2 Changing the Login IP Address of the Web-based Configuration Utility	56
7.3 Backing Up or Importing a Configuration File	56
7.4 Restoring Default Settings	57
7.5 Upgrading Software	58
8 FAQs	59
A Technical Specifications	62
B Default Settings	63

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