3Com 3CRWE51196 - OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway, User Manual

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Accessing the Wizard 39
make your required changes. To disable DHCP, select Do not enable the
DHCP server . Click Next when you have finished.
If you have a Cable/DSL Gateway, your Gateway is now configured and
ready for use. See
Chapter 5 for a detailed description of the Gateway
configuration screens. If you have a Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway refer to
“Wireless Settings” below.
Wireless Settings The following section applies to the Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway only.
Figure 25 Wireless Configuration Screen
This screen displays a suggested Channel and Service Area Name. It also
allows you to change these settings. There are a maximum of 13
channels, the number available to you is dependent on the country you
reside in. The Service Area Name default for 3Com products is "3Com".
Up to 32 (case sensitive) characters can be entered for the Service Area
Name.
3Com strongly recommends that you change the SSID to something
other than the default.
For information on improving your Wireless network security see
“Wireless Settings” on page 46 .
If you are configuring the Gateway from a wireless computer any
changes you make to the wireless configuration will result in
communication between the Gateway and your computer being lost. This
is why 3Com strongly recommends that you configure the Gateway from
a wired computer.