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Cisco RV180/RV180W Administration Guide 60
Configuring the Wireless Network
(Cisco RV180W)
This chapter describes how to configure your wireless network and includes the
following sections:
• A Note About Wireless Security, page 60
• Understanding the Cisco RV180W’s Wireless Networks, page 63
• Configuring Basic Wireless Settings, page 63
• Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings, page 70
• Configuring Rogue Access Point Detection, page 71
• Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup, page 72
• Configuring a Wireless Distribution System (WDS), page 73
• Configuring Load Balancing, page 74
NOTE This chapter only applies to the Cisco RV180W model.
A Note About Wireless Security
Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so small businesses with
high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless
networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more
vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your
cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be
intercepted. The following information will help you to improve your security:
• Wireless Security Tips, page 61
• General Network Security Guidelines, page 62