Netgear MR814 MR814v2 Reference Manual - Page 38

Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b wireless networks at a maximum range of up to 500 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside of your immediate area to access your network. 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 MR814v2 router provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs. MR814 v2 Wireless Data Security Options Range: Up to 500 Feet 1) Open System: Easy but no security 2) MAC Access List: No data security 3) WEP: Security but some performance impact Figure 3-1: MR814v2 wireless data security options Restricting access by MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed. To block a determined eavesdropper, you should use one of the data encryption options of the firewall. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface. The Wireless Settings menu will appear. 3-2 Wireless Configuration