F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1
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SSID Broadcast Feature
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.
For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID. Doing so will
keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning for the
presence of wireless networks. To turn off the broadcast of the SSID, select
“Disable”, and then click “Apply Changes”. Each computer now needs to be set
to connect to your specific SSID; an SSID of “ANY” will no longer be accepted.
Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on
making this change.
Using the Wireless Mode Switch
Your Router can operate in three different wireless modes: “Mixed (11b+11g)”,
“11g Only”, “11b Only”, and “Off”. The different modes are explained below.
Mixed (11b+11g) Mode
In this mode, the Router is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients
simultaneously. This is the factory default mode and ensures successful
operation with all Wi-Fi-compatible devices. If you have a mix of 802.11b and
802.11g clients in your network, we recommend setting the Router to mixed
(11b+11g)
mode. This setting should only be changed if you have a specific
reason to do so.
11g Only Mode
11g only mode works with 802.11g clients only. This mode is recommended only
if you want to prevent 802.11b clients from accessing your network. To switch
modes, select the desired mode from the “Wireless Mode” drop-down box. Then,
click “Apply Changes”.
11b Only Mode
We recommend you DO NOT use this mode unless you have a very specific
reason to do so. This mode exists only to solve unique problems that may occur
with some 802.11b client adapters and is NOT necessary for interoperability of
802.11g and 802.11b standards.
When to Use 11b Only Mode
In some cases, older 802.11b clients may not be compatible with 802.11g
wireless. These adapters tend to be of inferior design and may use older drivers
or technology. Switching to this mode can solve problems that sometimes occur
with these clients. If you suspect that you are using a client adapter that falls into
this category of adapters, first check with the adapter vendor to see if there is a
