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Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Now, only devices on this list can wirelessly connect to the Wireless-G Router. Warning: MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network by the general public. However, because your trusted MAC addresses appear in your wireless transmissions, an intruder can read them and impersonate them. Do not rely on MAC address filtering alone to secure your network. Adding Guest Networks Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without having to know your wireless security key. To add a guest network, do the following: 1. Select Guest Network from the Setup menu. The Guest Network Settings screen appears Figure 2-8 2. Select any of the following Wireless settings: - Enable Guest Network - When this check box is selected, the guest network is enabled, and guests can connect to your network using the SSID of this profile. Safeguarding Your Network v1.0, February 2010 2-14

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Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual
Safeguarding Your Network
2-14
v1.0, February 2010
Now, only devices on this list can wirelessly connect to the Wireless-G Router.
Adding Guest Networks
Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without having to know
your wireless security key.
To add a guest network, do the following:
1.
Select
Guest Network
from the Setup menu. The Guest Network Settings screen appears
2.
Select any of the following Wireless settings:
Enable Guest Network
– When this check box is selected, the guest network is enabled,
and guests can connect to your network using the SSID of this profile.
Warning:
MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your
network by the general public. However, because your trusted MAC
addresses appear in your wireless transmissions, an intruder can read them
and impersonate them. Do not rely on MAC address filtering alone to secure
your network.
Figure 2-8