How do I enable wireless security on my Zoom ADSL X6 or X6v?

When you first set up your X6 or X6v wireless network, security is turned off by default. This means that your wireless signal is not encrypted and that anyone with compatible wireless technology can access your computer network and the Internet using your wireless connection.

To set up wireless security, you will create and enter a unique passphrase or an alphanumeric key. Once entered, only devices with the proper key or passphrase will be allowed to establish a connection to the network.

There are two basic ways to configure and implement a passphrase or key. They are WPA (WiFi Protected Access) or WPA2 and WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 64 and 128 bit. WPA2 is best, but you can use it only if all your wireless devices support the 802.11g profile, followed by WPA and WEP, in that order.

You can check to see if all other clients that you plan to put on the network support WPA2 or WPA. You can do this by checking the manual that came with each device or by checking the configuration software for the installed device. Look under Security or Encryption or Setup or Advanced Features. If all the clients support WPA2 or WPA, proceed with Setting Up Security Using WPA2 or WPA. If they do not, skip to Setting Up Security Using WEP.

 for instructions on configuring your X6 or X6v for wireless security using WPA or WPA2.

  for instructions on configuring your X6 or X6v for wireless security using WEP.