Configure Wireless Settings
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Setup Wireless - Basic Page Description
This section describes the section headings and fields descriptions of the Setup
Wireless - Basic page.
Note:
If you make changes in the Setup Wireless - Basic page, click
Apply
to apply
and save your wireless basic settings.
Field Name
Description
Access Point
Allows you to turn the access point on the gateway on or off.
Service Set Identifier
(SSID)
The name assigned to this access point
Note:
The factory default for the SSID field is the last 6 digits of the
cable modem’s MAC address as found on the label. The factory
default for the SSID field is either the last 6 digits of the cable
modem’s MAC address as found on the product label attached to
your gateway, or the SSID specified on the product label. As a good
security practice, we recommend that you change the default SSID
to one that is unique to your wireless network.
Basic Service Set
Identifier (BSSID)
Identifies the MAC address of the wireless access point.
Network Type
Allows you to select
Open
or
Closed
for your network type.
Country
Allows you to select the country in which you are using your access
point.
New Channel (1-11)
Allows setting a communications channel for your access point
Note:
Wireless networking channels overlap. Channels 1, 6, and 11
do not overlap with each other. For best performance, select one of
these channels. If there are other access points in use in the area,
select one of these channels that is farthest away from the other
access points.
Example:
If channel 8 is in use by another access point, use channel
1 for your wireless network.
Note:
If your wireless network is not operating correctly, or if
external devices are interfering with your signal, select a different
channel. Use your PC wireless utility software to scan for other
access points in your area.
Channel Width
Allows setting the channel width for 802.11n radios. Default is 20
MHz channel.
Current Channel
Identifies the present channel the WAP is using.
Encryption Mode
Shows current encryption mode.
