User’s Guide for the WG602 v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point
Basic Installation and Configuration
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Channel/Frequency.
This field identifies which operating frequency will be used. It should
not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems or
setting up the WG602 v3 near another access point. See
“Wireless Channels” on page B-2
for
more information on wireless channels.
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Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This allows you to
choose a channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA
and Canada, 11 channels are available.
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If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels
to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points
is 5 channels (for example, use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
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In “Infrastructure” mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an
access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is
used. This can only happen when the various access points are using the same SSID.
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Mode.
The default is g and b. You can change the mode to g or b only.
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Data Rate.
Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. The possible data
rates supported are: 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 24
Mbps, 36 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 54 Mbps, and Best.The default is Best.
