Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration
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CONFIGURATION: Wireless Setup
The router supports wireless LAN
connectivity that is fully compliant with
the IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b
standards. It also employs WPA-PSK or
WEP to secure data transmissions within
your wireless network.
Operation Mode
: The router can choose to operate as an access point or an
access point client. The Access Point operation mode is set
by default. If you want to change the operation mode, just
click on the Change button.
ESSID
: Enter a preferred name for the wireless network. Your
wireless clients must be configured with the same ESSID (or
sometimes simply referred to as SSID).
Wireless Profile
: Select from the list of wireless modes available:
- 802.11b only
This mode supports wireless B clients with data rates of up to
11Mbps in the 2.4Hz frequency range.
- 802.11g only
This mode supports wireless G clients with data rates of up to
54Mbps in the 2.4Hz frequency range.
- 802.11b/g mixed
This mode supports both wireless B and G clients. The basic
rates are 1Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11Mbps, 6 Mbps, 12
Mbps and 24 Mbps.
Country Code
: This is where you are located during the connection.
Channel
: This option allows you to select a frequency channel for the
wireless communication.
