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MAC Address
-
The physical address of the LAN ports, as seen from the LAN. The value
can't be changed.
IP Address -
Enter the IP address of your Router in dotted-decimal notation (factory default:
192.168.0.1).
Subnet Mask -
An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use
255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.
Note:
1.
If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to login to the Router.
2.
If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet with the previous one, the IP
Address pool in the DHCP server will be configured automatically
，
while the Virtual Server and
DMZ Host will not take effect until they are re-configured.
4.7 Wireless
Figure 4-16
Wireless menu
There are five submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in Figure 4-16):
Wireless Settings
,
Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced
and
Wireless Statistics.
Click
any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
4.7.1 Wireless Settings
Choose menu “
Wireless
→
Wireless Settings
”, and then you can configure the basic settings
for the wireless network on this page.
4.7.1.1
Wireless Settings in Client Router Mode
If you select
Client Router
mode in Figure 3-6 or
Client Router
mode in Figure 4-5, the Wireless
Settings page will display as Figure 4-17.
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Figure 4-17 Wireless Settings
Wireless Name of WISP Station(SSID) -
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.
MAC Address of WISP station (BSSID) -
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.
Survey -
Click this button, you can survey the AP which runs in the current channel.
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.
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.
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.
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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Local Wireless Name -
Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must
be assigned to all wireless devices in your network.
Enable Wireless Router Radio -
The wireless radio of the Router can be enabled or disabled
to allow wireless stations access. If enabled, the wireless stations will be able to access the
Router. Otherwise, wireless stations will not be able to access the Router.
Enable SSID Broadcast
-
If you select the
Enable SSID Broadcast
checkbox, the wireless
router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.
Disable Local Wireless Access
-
If you select the
Disable Local Wireless Access
checkbox, the wireless router will disable local wireless access; other stations will not be able
to access the Router by wireless.
Click
Survey
button on the Wireless page shown as Figure 4-17, and then AP List page will
appear, as shown in Figure 4-18. Find the SSID of the Access Point you want to access, and click
Connect
in the corresponding row. For example, the desired item is selected. The target network’s
SSID will be automatically filled into the corresponding box which is shown as the Figure 4-19.
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Figure 4-18 AP List
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Figure 4-19
Note:
If you know the SSID of the desired AP, you can also input it into the field " Wireless Name of
WISP Station" manually.
Be sure to click the
Save
button to save your settings on this page.
Note:
1.
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection varies significantly based on the
physical placement of the Router. For best results, place your Router.
Near the center of the area in which your wireless stations will operate.
In an elevated location such as a high shelf.
Away from the potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless
phones.
With the Antenna in the upright position.
Away from large metal surfaces.
2.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability
to wirelessly connect to the Router.
4.7.1.2
Wireless Settings in Router Mode
If you select
AP Router
mode in Figure 3-6 or
Wireless Router
mode in Figure 4-5, the Wireless
Settings page will display as Figure 4-20.
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