BELGACOM B-BOX, Instructions For Use Manual

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characters. Functioning as an access point, the Gateway can be configured for roaming
clients by setting the SSID and wireless channel.
See the description of the parameters below.
Parameter Description
SSID Service Set ID. The SSID must be the same on the Belgacom b-box and all
of its wireless clients.
Note: The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric
characters. (Default: WLAN)
SSID Broadcast Enable or disable the broadcasting of the SSID. Enable SSID broadcasting on
the wireless network for easy connection with client PCs. For security reasons,
you should disable SSID broadcast. (Default: Enable)
Wireless Mode This device supports both 11g and 11b wireless networks. Make your
selection depending on the type of wireless network that you have.
Channel The radio channel used by the wireless router and its clients to communicate with
each other. This channel must be the same on the Belgacom b-box and all of its
wireless clients.
The Belgacom b-box will automatically assign itself a radio channel, or you
may select one manually.
Note: If you experience poor performance, you may be encountering interference
from another wireless device. Try changing the channel, as this may eliminate
interference and increase performance. Channels 1, 6, and 11, as the three non-
overlapping channels in the 2.4GHz range, are preferred.
The available channel settings are limited by local regulations. (Default: Auto;
Range: 1-11)
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