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150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
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Figure 4-20
Wireless Settings
Wireless Network Name (also called the SSID) -
Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The
same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in
your network. Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be
(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
.
Region
-
Select your region from the pull-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 pull-down list, click the
Save
button
,
then the
Note Dialog appears. Click
OK
.
Note Dialog
Note:
Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option.
Channel -
This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel
is set to 6. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference
problems with another nearby access point.
Mode -
Select the desired mode. The default setting is 11bgn mixed.
11b only -
Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11b.
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11g only -
Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g.
11n only-
Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n.
11bg mixed -
Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.
11bgn mixed -
Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients.
Select the desired wireless mode. When 802.11g mode is selected, only 802.11g wireless
stations can connect to the Router. When 802.11n mode is selected, only 802.11n wireless
stations can connect to the AP. It is strongly recommended that you set the Mode to
802.11b&g&n
, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to
the Router.
Channel width -
Select the channel width from the pull-down list
.
The default setting is Auto,
which can automatically adjust the channel width for your clients.
Note:
If
11b only
,
11g only
, or
11bg mixed
is selected in the
Mode
field, the
Channel Width
selecting field will turn grey and the value will become 20MHz, which is unable to be
changed.
Enable Wireless Radio -
The wireless radio of this Router can be enabled or disabled to
allow wireless stations access.
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.
Enable WDS Bridge -
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 below. Make sure the following settings are correct.
Wireless Name of Remote AP (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.
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MAC Address of Remote AP (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.
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.
4.7.1.3
Wireless Settings in Repeater Mode
If you select
Repeater
mode in Figure 3-6 or
Repeater
mode in Figure 4-5, the Wireless Settings
page will display as Figure 4-21.
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150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
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Figure 4-21
Wireless Settings
Repeater Mode -
Choosing WDS Repeater is to enable WDS, while choosing Universal
Repeater is to disable WDS.
Wireless Name of Root AP -
The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a
client. You can also use the survey function to select the SSID to join.
MAC Address of Root AP
-
The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a
client. You can also use the survey function to select the BSSID to join.
Channel Width -
The bandwidth of the wireless channel.
Survey
-
Click this button, you can search the AP which runs in the current channel.
Enable Wireless 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.
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.
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150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
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2.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability
to wirelessly connect to the Router.
4.7.1.4
Wireless Settings in Bridge with AP Mode
If you select
Bridge with AP
mode in Figure 3-6 or
Bridge with AP
mode in Figure 4-5, the
Wireless Settings page will display as Figure 4-22.
Figure 4-22
Wireless Settings
Wireless Name of Remote AP
(SSID)
-
The Wireless Name of the AP your Router is going
to connect to as a client. You can also use the survey function to select the SSID to join.
MAC Address of Remote AP
(BSSID)
-
The MAC Address of the AP your Router is going to
connect to as a client. You can also use the survey function to select the BSSID to join.
Survey -
Click this button, you can search 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.

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