Netopia provides a range of ADSL residential gateway products for use on the eircom broadband network, including Wireless Residential Gateways.
Please Note: The purpose of this Quick Guide is to outline configuration of the wireless LAN networking properties of the Netopia 3300 Series Residential Wireless Gateway incorporating MAC Authentication for your network security. This will limit access to network resources via the wireless interface to specified hardware devices
This document assumes a properly working DSL internet connection.
Click Here! for basic configuration of the Netopia Wireless Internet Gateway (without any wireless security). Click Here! if you'd like to use WEP Encryption for additional network security. WEP can be used in conjunction with MAC Authentication.
Please Note: WEP is enabled by default in firmware 7.4.2 R2 and later.
Please Note: If your router is currently running Netopia Enterprise Firmware version 8.0.10 and later, this technote is not applicable to you. IEWG_113 is the Technote for the Enterprise version firmware.
Firmware Reference
v7.2 R1 and later -- Netopia 3347W
Before You Start
Browse into the Netopia's web interface at http://192.168.1.254 (if using the default IP setting). If your network has a different IP addressing scheme, modify this accordingly.
Your Netopia Eircom Gateway home screen will appear. If your router is running the latest Eircom approved firmware, you will see an opening screen similar to the image below on the right. Instructions pertaining to this technote will follow immediately after this introduction.
Routers running firmware prior to version 7.4.2 R2 will have a home screen similar to the image on the left. This technote contains features not available in firmware prior to 7.4.2 R2. Click on the new image to the right to download the most current version of Netopia / eircom firmware.
From the Home screen, click on Wireless in the left-hand column.
Check the Enable Wireless checkbox.
You can use the default SSID (Network ID) setting, or change to your own setting. This must match the Network ID of the Wireless Network cards installed in the computer(s).
Each router ships with a unique Network ID value.
You can enter your own alpha-numeric string for this value up to 32 characters.
Encryption (or Privacy) should be set to Off - No Privacy.
Click on Advanced Configuration Options.
The Default Channel setting is preset at 7. This refers to radio frequency ranges within the 2.4 Ghz range and can be changed here as long as the wireless network settings match.
Enable Closed System Mode: is Unchecked by default.
When unchecked, or in Open Mode, this SSID will be broadcast as an available wireless network to any compatible WiFi Device within broadcast reach.
When checked (enabled), or in Closed Mode, it will be necessary to enter the SSID value into the client card configuration to permit access to the available network.
In Closed Mode the Netopia wireless network is hidden from the scanning features of other wireless-enabled computers. The only clients allowed to access your network are those configured with the same SSID value.
Closed System mode is recommended for increased security from unauthorized access or unwanted detection of a wireless "hotspot".
WEP Encryption (or Privacy) is WEP - Automatic by default (beginning with firmware v7.4.2 R2). The encryption key you see here is generated automatically by default, and this value must be entered into the WEP Encryption properties of the wireless network card. Initial configuration of your Netopia must be done with a wired ethernet connection to the router.
Click on the Limit Wireless Access by MAC Address:
In the new screen, Enable Wireless MAC Authorization should be Enabled.
Click the Add button.
In the new screen, enter the MAC address of the wireless device. You can check Allow Access? to permit network access, or uncheck the box to block access to a specific device. Click on .
You can now add additional devices, or you can highlight an entry to edit or delete it.
Click Done when you've finished the configuration.
Next click and restart the router when prompted. The Netopia will reboot and save your configuration.
Conclusion
Your Netopia router is now configured for both a wired and wireless LAN environment. The 10/100 Ethernet switch incorporated into the 3300 Wireless series router allows instant connectivity to your existing ethernet LAN, either directly plugged into the router's hub or to an external hub. The 3D Reach Wireless LAN will provide network access to 802.11b compliant devices on your network as well. Please consult the documentation provided with the wireless LAN card for individual manufacturers instructions and requirements.
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and restart the router when prompted. The Netopia will reboot and save your configuration.