Motorola SBG900 Quick Installation Guide - Page 13

Quick Installation Guide 13 Network Security The SBG900 firewall and wireless security measures are disabled by default. For normal operation, you do not need to change most default settings, except for the password, firewall, and wireless security. The default SBG900 settings provide no security for data or protection from Internet attacks. We recommend protecting your network as described on this page. As soon as your network is operational, run the SBG900 Setup Program to: Task Change the default password to prevent unauthorized configuration. Enable the firewall to protect your LAN from Internet attacks. Choose the most secure policy possible for your applications. If you are only using wired Ethernet or USB connections (there are no wireless clients), disable the wireless interface to prevent unauthorized use. For a LAN with one or more wireless clients, enable wireless security on the SBG900. In User Guide, see "Changing the Default Password" "Setting the Firewall Policy" "Wireless Network Setup" "Wireless Network Setup" After enabling wireless security on the SBG900, as required on each wireless client: § If you disabled ESSID broadcasting on the SBG900, set the client Network Name (ESSID) identical to the ESSID on the SBG900. § If you enabled WEP on the SBG900, set the client WEP key identical to the WEP key on the SBG900. § If you enabled Allow Only Listed Stations Access, be sure the MAC address for each client is correctly listed on the SBG900.