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Preamble Type:
There is the “Long” or “Short” selection to ensure that systems receiving
the information correctly interpret when the data transmission starts. To select “Short”
Preamble may be used to minimize overhead and “Long” to maximize the network
reliability. The default value will be set for “Long”.
Authentication Type:
Select the authentication type. Open System allowss public access
to the WRT-405 via wireless communications. Shared Key requires the user to set a WEP
key to exchange data with other wireless clients that have the same WEP key.
SSID Broadcast:
Enable or disable a Service Set Identifier broadcast. When enabled, the
SSID of the WRT-405 is sent to wireless enabled devices on the area. Set the WRT-405's
SSID in the Basic screen. Enabling this function may cause unauthorized user to connect
your wireless networks.
3.3 Status
3.3.1 Device Information
This screen enables you to view the router LAN, wireless LAN, and WAN configuration.
Firmware Version:
Displays the latest build of the WRT-405 firmware interface. After
upgrading the firmware in Tools -> Firmware, check this to ensure that your firmware was
successfully upgraded.
LAN:
This field displays the WRT-405 LAN interface MAC address, IP address, subnet
mask, and DHCP server status. Click “DHCP Table” to view a list of client stations currently
connected to the WRT-405 LAN interface.
Wireless:
Displays the WRT-405 wireless connection information, including the WRT-405
wireless interface MAC address, connection status, SSID status, which channel is being
used and whether WEP is enabled or not.
WAN:
This field displays the WRT-405 WAN interface MAC address, DHCP client status,
IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS.
Click “DHCP Release” to release IP addresses get from ISP for the WAN port. Click “DHCP
Renew” to get a new IP addresses from ISP for the WAN port.