Sierra Wireless Overdrive Network Router User Manual


 
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Settings
Wi-Fi Security
By default, Wi-Fi security is enabled for your device and the Wi-Fi network.
Note:
All the devices used with the Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot must support the selected security
type.
To change the security used by Wi-Fi:
1. Log in to the home page.
2. Click Advanced settings > Wi-Fi > Security.
3. Select one of the options:
None — No security (no password is required to access the Wi-Fi network); not
recommended. Anyone may access your device and use your Internet connection (you are
responsible for payment for data usage).
WEP-64 Bit - Shared — Lower security. Works with older and newer Wi-Fi devices.
Recommended only if any of your devices don’t support WPA or WPA2.
Shared WEP uses the same key for encryption and authentic
ation; some consider shared
WEP to be less secure than open WEP.
WEP-128 Bit - Shared — Lower security. Works with older and newer Wi-Fi devices.
Recommended only if any of your devices don’t support WPA or WPA2.
Shared WEP uses the same key for encryption and authentic
ation; some consider shared
WEP to be less secure than open WEP.
WEP-64 Bit - Open — Lower security. Works with older and newer Wi-Fi devices.
Recommended only if any of your devices don’t support WPA or WPA2.
Open WEP uses the key for encryption, but not for authentication.
WEP-128 Bit - Open — Lower security. Works with older and newer Wi-Fi devices.
Recommended only if any of your devices don’t support WPA or WPA2.
Open WEP uses the key for encryption, but not for authentication.
WPA-Personal - TKIP — A strong security standard, supported by most Wi-Fi devices.
WPA-Personal - TKIP/AES — A strong security standard, supported by most Wi-Fi devices.
WPA2-Personal - AES — A stronger, newer security standard. Limited to newer Wi-Fi
devices.
WPA2-Personal - TKIP/AES — A stronger, newer security standard. Limited to newer Wi-Fi
devices.
WPA/WPA2 Personal (recommended setting) — Wi-Fi devices that use either WPA or WPA2
can connect to the device. Supported by most Wi-Fi devices.
4. Click Save.
The option you select determines the Wi-Fi security used and also the maximum length of the
Wi-F
i password.