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D-Link DHP-W221AV User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Wireless Settings
The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless
network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is
case-sensitive.
The auto channel selection setting can be selected to allow
this device to choose the channel with the least amount of
interference.
By default the channel is set to 1. The channel can be changed
to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to
customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel
Selection, this option will be greyed out.
WPA/WPA2
is more secure than WEP.
WEP
should only be
used if you have older devices that are unable to use WPA. Use
of TKIP/AES security framework provides the optimum mix of
security and compatibility. Please refer to “What is Wireless?”
on page 53 for more information. Choosing
Clone My Wi-Fi
will copy the security settings on your current network to the
DHP-W220AV.
Choose a password that is strong. A good password uses a mix
of letters and numbers in random order and avoids common
words. Example bad passwords could be
password
or
12345678
.
Wireless
Name:
Enable Auto
Channel Scan:
Wireless
Channel:
Wireless
Security Mode:
Passphrase:
The DHP-W220AV lets you customize your wireless settings for your access point. This device allows you to extend your current
network so you can move about the house while staying connected the entire time. Click
Save Settings
when finished.
