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Chapter 6: Configuring the Router’s Basic Settings
The Password Tab
Dual-Band Wireless Access Point
2.4GHz/802.11b Wireless Settings
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SSID. The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical
for all points in the wireless network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters,
which may be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless
network.
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Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. This
should be between 1 and 11 (in North America). All points in your wireless network must use the same
channel in order to function correctly.
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WEP. The WEP Encryption method is Disabled by default. To enable WEP, click the WEP Key Setting button. For
more information on WEP and wireless security, refer to Appendix B: Wireless Security.
Click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to cancel your changes. If you require online help, click
the Help button.
The Password Tab
The Password tab allows you to change the Access Point's password and restore factory defaults.
Changing the sign-on password for the Access Point is as easy as typing the password into the AP Password
field. Then, type it again into the second field to confirm.
To restore the Access Point's factory default settings, click the Yes button beside Restore Factory Defaults.
Click the Apply button to apply your changes or Cancel to cancel your changes. If you require online help, click
the Help button.
Figure 6-3: 802.11b Wireless Settings
Figure 6-4: Password Tab
