Security, Wlan Name And Password; Advanced Settings; Deactivating The Wlan Function; Continuing To Use Your Own Wlan Router - UPC Cablecom WLAN Modem Manuel D'installation

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4.6 Security, WLAN name and password

The WLAN modem is shippped with an active security encryption mechanism, which
protects you against unauthorised access.
The applied security standard, WPA2-PSK, is the most secure WLAN encryption today.
We recommend that you always password-protect your network.
If you want to change the default password, do not use any simple combination such as
123456 or similar. The best option is to choose a password that consists of a combinati-
on of letters, numbers and special characters.
You can change your password in the Admin area of your router. Log onto your router
as described in section 4.7. In the top menu item "Wireless", you will find the heading
"Security" on the left-hand side. Under "Passphrase", you can now change your pass-
word. Confirm the change with "Save". You can also change your network name in the
"SSID" field under "Radio" on the left.

4.7 Advanced settings

The WLAN modem is delivered fully configured for standard use and ready for operation.
The WLAN router also supports extended functions such as bridge mode (utilising your
existing router), the configuration of DynDNS addresses or port forwarding.
For a detailed explanation, please visit upc-cablecom.ch/installing.
Please note that improper modifications can severely affect router functionality. Any
changes made to the standard settings will not be supported by our customer services.
All they will be able to do is reset the device. In general, we recommend not changing the
settings.
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Access your router as follows (Admin area): Type the IP address 192.168.0.1 into your
browser. Enter "admin" as your user name and password and log on.

4.8 Deactivating the WLAN function

The wireless function can be deactivated using the small button on the side of the WLAN
modem. Click onto it briefly to deactivate the wireless.
Click again briefly to re-activate the wireless function.
You can see that the wireless function is active from the wireless LED on the
front of the WLAN modem, which will be lit green.

4.9 Continuing to use your own WLAN router

You can also continue to use your own existing router.
This is recommended if you have already performed various configurations and settings
on your existing router.
To do so you will have to switch your new WLAN modem to so-called "bridge mode".
Search for the term «bridge mode» on upc-cablecom.ch/installing and follow the steps
described there.
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