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Figure 4-17 WDS Setting
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SSID(to be bridged)
- The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client.
You can also use the search function to select the SSID to join.
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BSSID(to be bridged)
- The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a
client. You can also use the search function to select the BSSID to join.
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Survey
- Click this button, you can search the AP which runs in the current channel.
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Key type
- This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration. It
is recommended that the security type is the same as your AP's security type
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WEP Index
- This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX).
It indicates the index of the WEP key.
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Auth Type
- This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX).
It indicates the authorization type of the Root AP.
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Password
- If the AP your Router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill the
password in this blank.
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4.6.1.2. 5GHz Wireless Settings
Figure 4-18 Wireless Settings – 5GHz
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Wireless Network Name -
Also called the SSID (Service Set Identification). Enter a value of
up to 32 characters. The same name must be assigned to all wireless devices in your
network. Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be
TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of each Router’s MAC
address). This value is case-sensitive. For example,
TEST
is NOT the same as
test
.
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Region
-
Select your region from the drop-down list. This field specifies the region where the
wireless function of the Router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of
the Router in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region
is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.
When you select your local region from the drop-down list, click the
Save
button
,
then the
Note Dialog appears. Click
OK
.
Note Dialog
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Note:
Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection
option.
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Band -
This field determines which operating frequency will be used. Two options are
available: 2.4GHz and 5GHz. It is recommended that your computers and devices running
video and voice applications use the 5GHz band, while your guest access and computers
that are only browsing the web use the 2.4GHz band.
z
5GHz
- This band is less crowded and is used for time-sensitive music, video streaming
or gaming. Using this band can avoid interference with 2.4GHz networks or noisy devices
like cordless phones and microwave ovens.
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Mode -
Select the desired mode.
11a only -
Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11a.
11n only-
Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n.
11an mixed -
Select if you are using both 802.11a and 802.11n wireless clients.
Select the desired wireless mode. When 802.11a mode is selected, only 802.11a wireless
stations can connect to the Router. When 802.11n mode is selected, only 802.11n wireless
stations can connect to the Router. It is strongly recommended that you set the Mode
11an
mixed
, and all of 802.11a and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the Router.
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Channel width -
Select the channel width from the drop-down list
.
The default setting is
automatic, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.
)
Note:
If
11a only
is selected in the
Mode
field, the
Channel Width
selecting field will turn grey and
the value will become 20M, which is unable to be changed.
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Channel -
This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel
is set to
Auto
, so the Router will choose the best channel automatically. It is not necessary
to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby
access point.
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Max Tx Rate -
You can limit the maximum tx rate of the Router through this field.
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Enable Wireless Router Radio -
The wireless radio of this Router can be enabled or
disabled to allow wireless stations access.
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Enable SSID Broadcast -
When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks
to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. If you select the
Enable
SSID Broadcast
checkbox, the Wireless Router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.
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Enable WDS -
Check this box to enable WDS. With this function, the Router can bridge two
or more Wlans. If this checkbox is selected, you will have to set the following parameters as
shown in Figure 4-19. Make sure the following settings are correct.
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450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router
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Figure 4-19
¾
SSID(to be bridged)
- The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client.
You can also use the search function to select the SSID to join.
¾
BSSID(to be bridged)
- The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a
client. You can also use the search function to select the BSSID to join.
¾
Survey
- Click this button, you can search the AP which runs in the current channel.
¾
Key type
- This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration. It
is recommended that the security type is the same as your AP's security type
¾
WEP Index
- This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or
WEP(HEX).It indicates the index of the WEP key.
¾
Auth Type
- This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or
WEP(HEX).It indicates the authorization type of the Root AP.
¾
Password
- If the AP your Router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill the
password in this blank.
4.6.2
Wireless Security
Choose menu “
Wireless
→
Wireless Security
”, you can configure the security settings of your
wireless network.
There are five wireless security modes supported by the Router: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy),
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2), WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key),
WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key).
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450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router
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Figure 4-20 Wireless Security
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Disable Security -
If you do not want to use wireless security, check this radio button. But it’s
strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security.
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WEP -
It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. If you check this radio button, you will find a
notice in red as show in Figure 4-21.
Figure 4-21 WEP
•
Type
-
you can choose the type for the WEP security on the drop-down list. The default
setting is
Automatic
, which can select
Shared Key
or
Open System
authentication type
automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.
•
WEP Key Format
-
Hexadecimal
and
ASCII
formats are provided here
.
Hexadecimal

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