Netgear SRXN3205 SRXN3205 Reference Manual - Page 55

ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall SRXN3205 Reference Manual Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall SRXN3205 for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b/ g/n or 802.11a/n wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN. Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/g/n or 802.11a/g/n wireless networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more. This distance can allow for others outside your area to access your network. It is important to take appropriate steps to secure your network from unauthorized access. The firewall provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in "SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form" on page 4-9. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs. You need to prepare these four things before you can establish a connection through your wireless firewall: • The firewall connected to your LAN through the WAN port to a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Cable/DSL gateway. • A correctly set up ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall for wireless access • One or more computers with properly configured 802.11b/g/n or 802.11a/n wireless adapters. • A location for the SRXN3205 that conforms to the "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines". You will use the following topics to set up your ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall for use as a wireless firewall: • "Basic Wireless Setup (No Security)" on page 4-4 • "Completing Wireless Setup (No Security)" on page 4-5 • "Wireless Security Types and Settings" on page 4-8 • "Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 4-17 • "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" on page 4-2 Wireless Configuration 4-1 v1.0, October 2008