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Configuring the
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Configuring the
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Wireless Network Name (SSID):
This is the name of the Access Point on the wire-
less network. Client devices associated to this network may need to know this
name. The default Wireless Network Name (SSID) while using Maximum
Interoperability mode is:
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The default Wireless Network Name (SSID) while using Maximum
Performance mode is: Actiontec (Uppercase A, and lower case ctiontec). This
is necessary in order to enable 802.11g 54Mbps operation.
Channel:
This is the radio channel that the Access Point will operate on,
if you experience interference you may need to try different channels.
Available channels are separated by frequencies, channels 1-11 operate at
2.4GHz.
Transmission rate (Mbits/s):
This is the speed at which the Access Point will
transmit data. Normally, you should select “Best” as your
trasmission rate. You may select a low or high fixed trasmit rate if your
network is unusually noisy or quiet.
When completed with changes in the Wireless Page, click on “Save” to make
the changes on the Access Point.
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In order to protect against unauthorized network access the Access Point can allow
Access to devices that are only registered within the Access Control page.
By selecting “Enable access control:”, access will be granted only to devices that are
registered in the MAC address list. To register a device on the Access Control page,
enter the MAC (Media Access Control) address for each device to be
associated in the MAC Address field. Access Control is enforced immediately after
the address has been entered.
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This page allows configuration of the advanced settings within the Access Point.
Wireless network performance can be enhanced by finding the best setting for your
environment.
Each advanced feature must be manually set.
Maximum associated stations:
This field is used to specify the number of asso-
ciated wireless devices at any given time.
The number of associated devices at any given time range from 0 to 235.
Fragmentation threshold:
Use this field to specify the maximimum data packet
size for wireless transmitions to and by the Access Point. Packet data will be
fragmented to the specified size to maintain performance in a noisy network..
RTS threshold:
Use this field to specify the maximimum data packet size before
using the RTS/CTS. This is usefull to maintain performance in a noisy net-
work environment or to prevent hidden nodes from degrading overall net-
work performance.
Beacon Period:
Beacons are sent out by the access point in order to alert wire-
less client devices of its current status. These beacons are sent at intervals
measured in miliseconds. The value you choose may affect the wireless net-
work’s performance.
DTIM Period:
Delevery Traffic Infomation Message provides wireless client
devices information on the actual traffic within the wireless network. This
information is delivered in intervals that are set based on the number of bea-
cons. Therefore, if the DTIM period is 1, a DTIM will be transmitted every
time there is a beacon. If the DTIM period is 2, a DTIM will be
transmitted every two beacon tranmissions.
Maximum Burst Time:
This is also known as PRISM Nitro
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technology uses standard-compliant methods to eliminate collisions in
mixed-mode networks, while greatly increasing the performance of both
pure 802.11g and mixed 802.11b/g networks. The setting is for the amount
of time the radio will be resurped to send data without requiring an ACK.
This number is in units of microseconds. A typical value would be 1000
microseconds. When this number is zero, bursting is disabled.
Enable PSM Buffer:
This option enables support for the stations that are in
power save mode.
Once you adjust the settings, click on save and reboot the Access Point.
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In order to protect against unauthorized network access, strong encryption and
authentication can be enabled to further enhance security. This page allows you set
the security and ecryption options for the Access Point.
WEP Configuration:
WEP is the wireless encryption standard implemented in
the Access Point. To use it, a client device must provide a key that will be
