Chapter 2: Configuring Your Wireless Network and Security Settings
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N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN3500 User Manual
Mode
Specify which 802.11 data communications protocol is used. You can select one
of the following modes:
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Up to 270 Mbps
. Performance mode, using channel expansion to achieve
the 270 Mbps data rate. The N300 Wireless Modem Router uses the
channel you selected as the primary channel and expands to the secondary
channel (primary c4 or –4) to achieve a 40 MHz frame-by-frame
bandwidth. The N300 Wireless Modem Router detects channel usage and
disables frame-by-frame expansion if the expansion would result in
interference with the data transmission of other access points or clients.
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Up to 1 30 Mbps
. Neighbor friendly mode, for reduced interference with
neighboring wireless networks. Provides two transmission streams with
different data on the same channel at the same time, but also allows
802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices.
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g & b
allows older 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations to access this
wireless network. You might use this mode for a wireless computer using
WEP security that does not support WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK.
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g only
allows only 802.11g wireless stations to access the wireless network.
Channel
The wireless channel fields determine the operating frequency used for the
wireless networks. Do not change the wireless channel unless you experience
interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens,
you might need to experiment with different channels to see which is the best.
Enable Wireless Access
Point
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Selected by default, this check box enables the wireless radio, which allows
the wireless modem router to work as a wireless access point.
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Turning off the wireless radio can be helpful for configuration, network
tuning, or troubleshooting.
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The Wireless LED on the front of the modem router displays the current
status of the wireless access point to let you know if it is disabled or
enabled. The wireless access point must be enabled to allow wireless
stations to access the Internet.
Allow Broadcast of Name
(SSID)
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Selected by default, the wireless modem router broadcasts its SSID. This makes
it easier to select the right wireless network to connect to.
If you clear this check mark and click
Apply
, your network name will be hidden.
The first time a wireless device connects to it, the SSID must be typed in.
Wireless Isolation
This feature is disabled by default. If you select this check box, then the only way
to connect to the wireless modem router will be via cable on the LAN.
Table 1. Wireless Settings
Settings
Description
