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Secure Actiontec GT701-wg/GT704-wg Wireless setup? |
By default, wireless networking features on your Actiontec® GT701-wg/GT704-wg Gateway are disabled. To enable wireless networking in your high-speed Internet modem, simply follow the steps below:
1. Open your Web browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, etc.)
2. Type 192.168.0.1 (www is not required) in the address field
3. Press Enter and the Actiontec modem configuration interface will appear
4. Select Setup / Configuration
5. Select Advanced Setup in the left column
6. Select Begin Advanced Setup in the center of the page
7. Select Wireless Settings in the left column
8. Find Wireless and select On
9. Find Security and select WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol)
10. Select Next
11. Next to the field labeled Key 1, leave the default value at 64 bits
12. Create a WEP key using any 10-digit combination of numbers 0 to 9 and letters a through f. (e.g., ab cd ef 12 34 or 1a 2b 3c 4d 5e)
Be sure to write down your selected WEP key as you will need it for the other computers you’re networking.
WEP stands for Wireless Encryption Prototcol. A WEP key is used to secure your wireless network from unwanted access by unknown users. The WEP key needs to be programmed in the modem and in each computer in the wireless network. A 64-BIT WEP key is created by selecting any 10-digit combination of numbers 0 to 9 and letters a through f (e.g., ab cd ef 12 34 or 1a 2b 3c 4d 5e). Be sure to write down your WEP key for future reference when adding other computers to your network.
13. In the box next to Key 1 enter the WEP key you created
14. Select Save and Restart in the left column
15. On your DSL modem the green light should be on for wireless
16. Select Save and Restart in the center of the page
CONGRATULATIONS! You have successfully activated the wireless feature in your high-speed Internet Modem with Wireless Gateway. You are now ready to connect other computers to your wireless network.
You will need this information when connecting additional computers to your network:
· ESSID = ACTIONTEC
· Channel = 9
· Security = 64 BIT WEP
· The WEP key you created
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