Encrypting Wireless LAN Transmissions
To prevent unauthorized viewing of data transmitted over your WLAN, you must encrypt your wireless transmissions. Choose one of the
following:
CONFIGURE ON THE SVG1202
If all of your wireless clients support Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA), Motorola recommends configuring WPA on the
gateway
Otherwise, configure WEP on the gateway
Motorola recommends using WPA instead of WEP if all of your wireless clients support WPA encryption. WPA advantages include:
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Stronger encryption and more secure
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Authentication to ensure that only authorized users can log in to your WLAN
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Easier configuration
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Standard algorithm on all compliant products to generate a key from a textual passphrase
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Incorporation into the new IEEE 802.11i wireless networking standard For new wireless LANs, Motorola recommends
purchasing client adapters that support WPA encryption.
Installing Wireless Clients
Note: Use the SVG1202 Installation CD to set client security. The passcode is located on the gateway label.
Note: Use the SVG1202 Installation CD to set client security. The passcode is located on the gateway label.
Note: Use the SVG1202 Installation CD to set client security. The passcode is located on the gateway label.
For each wireless client computer, follow the instructions supplied with the adapter and the steps below to install the wireless adapter:
1.
Insert the CD for the adapter in the CD-ROM drive on the client.
2.
Install the device software from the CD.
3.
Insert the adapter in the computer MCIA or computer I slot, or connect it to the USB port.
4. Configure the adapter to obtain an IP address automatically. On a computer with
4. Configure the adapter to obtain an IP address automatically. On a computer with
Wireless Client Manager installed, the
bar. Double-click the icon to launch the utility.
SVG1202 Wireless Voice Gateway • User Guide
Encrypting Wireless LAN Transmissions
REQUIRED ON EACH WIRELESS CLIENT
If you use a local pre-shared key (WPA-PSK) passphrase, you
must configure the identical passphrase on the gateway and on
each wireless client. Home and small-office settings typically use a
local passphrase.
You must configure the identical WEP key on the gateway and
on each wireless client.
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