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Security Parameters
WPA or WPA2
WPA and WPA2 pre-shared keys are an authentication mechanism in which users provide
some form of credentials to verify that they should be allowed access to a network. This
requires a single password entered into each WLAN node (Access Points, Wireless Routers,
client adapters, bridges). As long as the passwords match, a client will be granted access to
a WLAN.
WLAN Service:
Default setting is set to Enable. If you want to use wireless, you can
select Enable.
ESSID:
The ESSID is the unique name of a wireless access point (AP) used to
distinguish one from another. For security propose, change to a unique ID name which is
already built into the router wireless interface. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32
characters. Make sure your wireless clients have exactly the ESSID as the device in order to
connect to your network.
Hide ESSID:
It is function in which transmits its ESSID to the air so that when wireless
client searches for a network, router can then be discovered and recognized. Default setting
is
Disable.
~
Enable:
Select Enable
if you do not want broadcast your ESSID. When select Enable,
no one will be able to locate the Access Point (AP) of your router.
~
Disable:
When Disable is selected, you can allow anybody with a wireless client to
be able to locate the Access Point (AP) of your router.
Channel ID:
Select the channel ID that you would like to use.
Security Mode:
You can disable or enable with WPA or WEP to protect wireless network.
