Huawei HG658 V2 User Manual

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6 Network Security
Improving WLAN Security
Hiding the WLAN Name
After you hide the WLAN name, anyone who wishes to connect to the WLAN must enter the correct
WLAN name. This measure helps improve WLAN security.
1. Log in to the web management page.
2. Choose Home Network tab.
3. In the navigation tree, choose WLAN Settings .
4. Select WLAN Encryption configuration page.
5. Set Hide broadcast to enable.
6. Click Save .
Using High Security Encryption Modes
Adopting high security encryption modes protects against unauthorized access as well as data
interception on networks.
To improve WLAN security without sacrificing working efficiency, use WPA-PSK/WPA2–PSK and
TKIP+AES . This step also prevents WLAN unavailability caused by network adapters' incompatibility
with the selected security mode.
1. Log in to the web management page.

Huawei HG658 V2 Specifications

General

Model	HG658 V2
Category	Gateway
Wi-Fi Standards	802.11 b/g/n
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz
Ethernet Ports	4
USB Ports	1
Wireless Speed	300 Mbps
WLAN	Yes
Number of LAN Ports	4
LAN Port Type	RJ-45
Number of FXS Ports	2
WAN Ports	1 x RJ-11
Type	Wireless
Security	WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS