TG862G/CT & TG862R: WEP Wireless Setup

The TG862 includes configuration options for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption, which is used to secure network data transmitted over the wireless (Wi-Fi) connection. Depending on the capability of the client wireless card, 64-bit or 128-bit WEP Encryption can be enabled for IP traffic on the LAN.  By default, the wireless network is enabled, and uses WPA-PSK encryption.

This document describes how to configure the Wireless Network to use WEP wireless encryption.

NOTE: Enabling WEP encryption will disable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

To Configure WEP

1. Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Enter http://10.0.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key.  The Login page appears.
   
   NOTE: By default the LAN IP address is 10.0.0.1. If the default address has been changed, enter the custom address in the address box.
    
2. On the Login page:
   a.   Enter admin in the Username field.
   b.   Enter password in the Password field.
   c.   Click the Login button.  The Gateway > At a Glance page appears.
   
   
   
    
3. In the left-hand menu, click on Gateway.  A sub-menu appears.
4. In the sub-menu, click on Connection.  A second sub-menu appears.
5. In the second sub-menu, click on WiFi.  The Gateway > Connection > WiFi page appears.
6. On the Gateway > Connection > WiFi page, click the Add WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) Client button.  The Gateway > Connection > Wireless > Add Wireless Client page appears.
7. On the Gateway > Connection > Wireless > Add Wireless Client page:
   a.   WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) - Click on the Disabled button.
   b.   Click the Cancel button.  The Gateway > Connection > WiFi page reappears.
   
         NOTE: WPS will still remain disabled when clicking the Cancel button.
   
   
    
8. On the Gateway > Connection > WiFi page, click the Edit button.  The Gateway > Connection > Wireless > Edit 2.4 GHz page appears.
9. On the Gateway > Connection > Wireless > Edit 2.4 GHz page:
   a.   Network Name (SSID) - Enter the desired network name of choice, or leave at the current setting.
   b.   Security Mode - Click the drop-down menu, and select WEP 64 (Risky) or WEP 128 (Risky).
   
         NOTE 1: WEP 64 (Risky) provides 64-bit encryption, while WEP 128 (Risky) provides 128-bit encryption.
   
         NOTE 2: Select WEP 64 (Risky) for backward compatibility or WEP 128 (Risky) for maximum WEP security.  In the example below, WEP 64 (Risky) is selected.
   
   c.   Channel Selection - Leave at default, which is Automatic.
   d.   Network Password - Enter the desired WEP key (wireless password) to use.  The WEP key must be 10 characters for 64-bit, or 26 characters for 128-bit..  
   
         NOTE 1:  WEP keys use hexadecimal characters, which are 0 - 9 and a - f.  For best security, it is recommended to avoid the use of all the same characters.  
   
         EXAMPLES:
         64 bit: 02468ace02
         128 bit: 0123456789abcdef0123456789
           
         NOTE 2:  Make a note of this password, as it will be needed for the wireless client(s) to connect.
   
   e.   Broadcast Network Name (SSID) - Leave this option checked.
   f.    Click the Save Settings button.
   
         NOTE: A reboot of the unit is not required for changes to take effect.
   
   

The TG862 is now configured to allow wireless client connections using WEP encryption.

To make a connection, the wireless client must have WEP encryption enabled and have the same WEP encryption key as the Motorola Wireless Gateway.  For assistance with the wireless client,

• Refer to Answer # 22245 - Windows 8: Wireless Connection.
• Refer to Answer # 20584 - Windows 7: Wireless Connection.
• Refer to Answer # 20063 - Wireless Setup on Microsoft Windows XP.
• Refer to Answer # 20143 - WEP Wireless Setup on Apple Operating Systems.
• Other 3rd party wireless utility or device, please refer to its vendor for assistance.