3Com OfficeConnect 3C857, User Manual

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46 C
HAPTER
5: G
ATEWAY
C
ONFIGURATION
As the IP address is fixed to a MAC address, then each particular
computer will normally be issued with the same IP address. The only time
that a PC will get a different IP address is if the unit is reset to factory
defaults or the DHCP server has run out of IP addresses.
Wireless Settings
The following section applies to the Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway only.
To improve the security of your wireless network, 3Com recommends
that you:
1. Change the SSID from its default value - see page 47
2. Enable Encryption - see page 48
3. Enable Connection Control - see page 50
Configuration
Figure 33 Configuration Screen
Enable Wireless Networking
Allows you to enable/disable the wireless section of your LAN. When
disabled, no wireless PCs can gain access to either the Internet or other
PCs on your Wired or Wireless LAN.
Channel Selection
The Channel Selector allows you to specify which Channel the Gateway
will transmit and receive on. If someone else nearby is using the same
Channel as you, there will be a reduction in the performance of your
network. If this seems to be the case, you should select a different