ZyXEL Communications P-660N-T1A, User Manual

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P-660N-T1A User’s Guide
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Wireless LAN
8.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to perform tasks related to setting up and optimizing
your wireless network, including the following.
• Turning the wireless connection on or off.
• Configuring a name, wireless channel and security for the network.
• Using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) to configure your wireless network.
• Setting up multiple wireless networks.
• Using a MAC (Media Access Control) address filter to restrict access to the
wireless network.
• Setting up a Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
• Performing other performance-related wireless tasks.
8.1.1 What You Can Do in the Wireless LAN Screens
This section describes the ZyXEL Device’s Network > Wireless LAN screens. Use
these screens to set up your ZyXEL Device’s wireless connection.
• Use the AP screen (see Section 8.2 on page 101 ) to turn the wireless
connection on or off, set up wireless security, configure the MAC filter, and make
other basic configuration changes.
• Use the More AP screen (see Section 8.3 on page 109 ) to set up multiple
wireless networks on your ZyXEL Device.
• Use the WPS screen (see Section 8.4 on page 111 ) to enable or disable WPS,
generate a security PIN (Personal Identification Number) and see information
about the ZyXEL Device’s WPS status.
• Use the WPS Station (see Section 8.5 on page 112 ) screen to set up WPS by
pressing a button or using a PIN.
• Use the WDS screen (see Section 8.6 on page 113 ) to set up a Wireless
Distribution System, in which the ZyXEL Device acts as a bridge with other
ZyXEL access points.
• Use the Scheduling screen (see Section 8.7 on page 115 ) to configure the
dates/times to enable or disable the wireless LAN.