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Using the Wireless Mode Switch
This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless modes. There are several
modes.
Note: Some modes may require firmware updates to be enabled.
1) Off
This mode will turn OFF the Router’s access point, so no wireless devices can
join the network. Turning off the wireless function of your Router is a great way to
secure your network when you are away from home for a long period of time, or
don’t want to use the wireless feature of the Router at a certain time.
2) 802.11g
Setting the Router to this mode will allow only 802.11g- and 802.11b-compliant
devices to join the network. N/draft 802.11n devices will operate at the 802.11g
speed only.
3) 802.11b & 802.11g & 802.11n
Setting the Router to this mode will allow N/draft 802.11n-, 802.11g-, and
802.11b-compliant devices to join the network.
4) 802.11n
Setting the Router to this mode will allow only N/draft 802.11n-compliant devices
to join the network, keeping out 802.11g and 802.11b devices.
Using the Bandwidth Switch
This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless bandwidth modes. There are
several modes available:
1) 20MHz/40MHz
Setting the Router to this mode allows it to switch automatically between 20MHz
and 40MHz operation. This mode enables 40MHz operation, to maximize speed
for N draft 802.11n-compliant devices when conditions permit. When a legacy
802.11g access point is presented and occupies an adjacent secondary channel,
the Router automatically reverts to 20MHz operation to maximize compatibility.
Set the Router to this mode for higher performance.
2) 20MHz
Setting the Router to this mode allows only 20MHz operation. This mode is
compatible with N, draft 802.11n-, 802.11g-, and 802.11b-compliant devices, but
will limit N, draft 802.11n-compliant devices’ bandwidth by half. Reducing