Dell TrueMobile 2350 User Manual

Also see for 2350 - Wireless WLAN Broadband Router: Installation instructions Owner's manual Setup guide Installation guide Specifications

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If you choose 40(64)-bit encryption, enter a 5-character (or 10 hexadecimal digits) WEP encryption Key in the fields provided. For104(128)-bit encryption, enter a 13-character (or 26 hexadecimal digits) WEP key in the fields provided. You have the option ofentering four different keys to store on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. Select only one key out of the four provided inthe Default Key drop-down list. For added security, change your key often. When you change the key on one wireless device,remember that it must be changed for all wireless devices and access points in the network.NOTE: If you are adding the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to an existing network and will be using an existing encryption keyfor the wireless clients, contact the person in charge of the network. The same key must be used when configuring theencryption for the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. The administrator must make any changes to all access points andwireless clients on a network. Changing the key on just one access point or wireless client disconnects it from the rest of thenetwork.WPAIf you wish to enable WPA encryption, select WPA from the Network Authentication list.WPA is an upgrade to the WEP standard for securing your wireless network.If you would like to secure your wireless network using WPA, you must have WPA support for your wireless clients. If you are using aDell Wireless wireless client, you can check for the availability of WPA-enabled software update for your wireless client athttp://support.dell.com.· WPA Pre-shared KeyWPA Pre-Shared Key (PSK) is a field where the password is entered. All wireless clients must also use this password to gainaccess to the network. Note that the Key format must also match the setting for the wireless clients.· Key FormatKey Format is a box that lists 2 items: Hexadecimal Digits (numbers 0 through 9 and letters A through F) and ASCII Characters(any letter, number, or symbol). Select the proper format for your key. If your wireless client(s) only support one of the twoformats, be sure to specify the correct one.· WPA Group Rekey IntervalWPA Group Rekey Interval is used to specify the frequency of encryption key rotations. The lower the number, the faster yourencryption key will rotate, however, setting this number too low may cause your wireless network to slow down.· WPA EncryptionWPA Encryption has 2 choices: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) is the most commonly used encryption method. AES(Advanced Encryption Standard) can be used if your wireless clients do not support TKIP.Back to TopInternet Connection SettingsNOTE: The Setup Wizard enters the required cable/DSL ISP settings into the router after you have completed the Router Installationsuccessfully. These settings should only be changed manually if the Setup Wizard is unsuccessful.NOTE: If the device is put in AP mode, the Internet Connection Settings will not be available.Your ISP Requires You to Input Host Computer Name or Domain NameIf your ISP requires that you input a host computer name or domain name, click to select Your ISP requires you to input HostComputer Name or Domain Name. Type the appropriate values in the fields provided.NOTE: Host computer names and domain names are only used by cable modem ISPs.Internet Connection Settings