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NetComm Wireless NB16DG User Guide
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Wireless 5GHz
The Wireless 5GHz page allows you to configure the options related to the 5GHz wireless network of the router.
OPTION
DEFINITION
Wireless Module (5GHz)
Select to enable or disable the 5GHz Wireless network function of the NB16DG.
Network ID (SSID)
Network ID is used for identifying the Wireless LAN (WLAN). Client stations can roam freely over this product and other
Access Points that have the same Network ID.
(Please refer to the included Wireless Security Card insert for your default SSID)
SSID Broadcast
The router will broadcast the SSID so that wireless clients can find the wireless network.
Channel
The wireless radio channel in use by your network.
Wireless Mode
Choose A only, N only or A/N Mixed.
(The factory default setting is A/N Mixed)
Authentication
You may select from the following authentication types to secure your wireless network:
Open
Shared
Auto
WPA
WPA-PSK
WPA2
WPA2-PSK
WPA/WPA2
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is a newer type of security. This type of security gives a more secure network compared to WEP. Use
TKIP Encryption Type for WPA-PSK and AES for WPA2-PSK.
Please enter the key in the “Preshare Key”. The key needs to be more than 8 characters and less than 63 characters. It can
be any combination of letters and numbers.
(Please refer to the included Wireless Security Card insert for your default WPA-PSK2 key)
802.1X
When Authentication is set to Open, you can enable 802.1X which enables Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) over
wired or wireless networks.
Encryption
Select the type of encryption for your network. These options vary depending on the type of Authentication selected.
