NETGEAR D2200D-1FRNAS - Create a Hidden Wireless Network

Specify Network Settings
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ADSL2+ Gateway
5. In the Wireless Security list, select WPA, WEP, or Disable.
The WPA is recommended because it uses the newest standard for the strongest
security
. The fields displayed in this page depend on what is currently selected in the
Wireless Security List.
6. T
o specify WPA, do the following:
• In the WP
A Type list, select WPA Any, WPA2, or WPA.
• In the Data Encryption field, select AES or TKIP +
AES.
• In the WP
A Shared Key field, enter the WiFi network key (password).
The shared key is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
7. T
o specify WEP, do the following:
• In the Network Authentication field, select Open System
Authentication or
Shared Key Authentication.
• Complete the fields to enter the encryption keys, the entry method, and the key
length,
8. W
rite down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference.
9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Create a Hidden Wireless Network
A hidden wireless network does not broadcast its wireless name (SSID). To connect to a
hidden wireless network, you must know the wireless name and password and type them.
 To create a hidden network:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2. T
ype http:/192.168.254.254.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin. The
default password is admin. The user name and password
are case-sensitive.
The Main page displays.
4. Select W
ireless Security.
The Wireless Security page displays.
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