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Key Format
-
Hexadecimal
and
ASCII
formats are provided here
.
Hexadecimal
format
stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length.
ASCII
format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length.
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.
Local Wireless Name(SSID) -
Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID)
must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network.
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 filed. If your country or region
is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.
Channel -
This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary
to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby
access point. If you select
Auto
, then the AP will choose the best channel automatically.
Mode -
If all of the wireless devices connected with this wireless router can connect in the
same transmission mode (e.g. 802.11b), you can choose "Only" mode (e.g. 11b only). If you
have some devices that use a different transmission mode, choose the appropriate "Mixed"
mode.
Channel Width -
The bandwidth of the wireless 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.
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.
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.
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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.
4.7.1.5
Wireless Settings in Client Mode
If you select
Client
mode in Figure 3-6 or
Client
mode in Figure 4-5, the Wireless Settings page
will display as Figure 4-23.
Figure 4-23
Wireless Settings
Wireless Name of Root 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 Root 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.
Channel Width -
The bandwidth of the wireless 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.
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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.
4.7.2
Wireless Security
Choose menu “
Wireless
→
Wireless Security
”, and then you can configure the security
settings of your wireless network.
There are three wireless security modes supported by the Router: WPA/WPA2-Personal
(Pre-Shared Key), WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (Wi-Fi Protected Access), and WEP(Wired Equivalent
Privacy).
Figure 4-24 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.
WPA/WPA2 - Personal(Recommended) -
It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based
on pre-shared passphrase.
Version
-
you can choose the version of the WPA-PSK security on the drop-down list. The
default setting is
Automatic (Recommended)
, which can select
WPA-Personal
(Pre-shared key of WPA) or
WPA2- Personal
(Pre-shared key of WPA) automatically
based on the wireless station's capability and request.
Encryption
-
You can select
Automatic (Recommended)
,
TKIP
or
AES
as Encryption.
Note:
If you check the
WPA /WPA2 - Personal (Recommended)
radio button and choose
TKIP
encryption then click
save
, and you will find a notice in red as shown
in Figure 4-25
.
Figure 4-25
Group Key Update Period -
Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value
should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.
WPA /WPA2 – Enterprise -
It’s based on Radius Server.
Version
-
you can choose the version of the WPA security from the pull-down list. The
default setting is
Automatic
, which can select
WPA
(Wi-Fi Protected Access) or
WPA2
(WPA version 2) automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.
Encryption -
You can select
Automatic
,
TKIP
or
AES.
Note:
If you check the
WPA/WPA2 – Enterprise
radio button and choose
TKIP
encryption, you
will find a notice in red as shown in Figure 4-26.
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Figure 4-26
Radius Server IP -
Enter the IP address of the Radius server.
Radius Port -
Enter the port number of the Radius server.
Radius Password -
Enter the password for the Radius server.
Group Key Update Period -
Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value
should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.
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 4-27.
Figure 4-27
Type
-
you can choose the type for the WEP security on the pull-down list. The default
setting is
Automatic
, which can select
Open System
or
Shared Key
authentication type
automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.
WEP Key Format
-
Hexadecimal
and
ASCII
formats are provided here
.
Hexadecimal
format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified
length.
ASCII
format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified
length.
WEP Key
-
Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key that
you create. Make sure these values are identical on all wireless stations in your network.
Key Type
-
You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for
encryption. "Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.

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