3Com OfficeConnect 3CRWE454A72, User Manual

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Channel Selection
The Channel Selectors allow you to specify which channels the Access
Point will transmit and receive on. If another Access Point nearby is using
the same channels 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
channel number. Usually the Wireless computers will scan to find the
correct channel, but if they don't you must configure them to use the
same channel number as the Access Point.
Valid channels are country dependent. See “Channels” on page 81 for a
list of channels approved by each country.
Auto allows the Access Point to automatically select an available channel
when first powered on.
Service Area Name/SSID
This allows you to name your Wireless networks. The fields will accept
any alphanumeric string and has a maximum length of 32 characters.
Your Wireless computers must be configured with exactly the same name
or you will not be able to establish a connection. The Service Area Name