Thread: How to Disable Wireless in Huawei WA1003A Modem ???

Hi

Can anyone tell me how to disable Wireless function in Huawei WA1003A Modem ???

Thanks in advance.

Login 192.168.1.1 (default username/password - admin/admin)

1. Go to 'Setup' on top horizontal menu bar

Go to 'Wireless' on left side vertical menu

Uncheck option 'Enable AP'

Click 'apply'

2. Go to 'Tools' on top horizontal menu bar

Go to 'System commands'

Click 'Save All'

-- Wireless will be disabled and setting saved.

Thanks for the tip. It worked.

No problems.

How are you finding this modem? Any other problems? especially regarding disconnections.

I've used it for 4 years.

This modem is great. Never had any issues so far. Hey I need one more favor from you regarding Wireless configuration. Soon I will be activating Wireless for my other laptop and I need your help in security configuration.

1. For scurity, Do I need to go for WEP or WPA ? I have been told WPA is latest and best, in that case under WPA screen which option I need to choose? 802.1x or PSX Hex or PSK String?

2. What is Access List? Do I need to add my MAC Address?

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Hi,

1) I have enabled WPA, with the PSK string. Found it easy to configure. (Modem doesn't support WPA2)

You'll need to configure the same on your laptop too.

(assuming windows XP)
Under wireless networks -> properties -> association
Network authentication - WPA-PSK
Data encryption - TKIP
Network key - the one you just entered in the modem

2) Yes, access list is for additional security. You can enter the MAC ID of your wireless card - do so for all the laptops/desktops that are to be used. Be sure to add them under 'Allow'.

3) Also consider hiding the wireless network:
Modem page - 192.168.1.1 -> setup -> wireless setup -> advanced -> enable hidden SSID


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Thanks for the detailed info man. I will be configuring wireless in coming days. I will let you know if any issues. One more thing is there any firmware available for our modem?

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