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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Super A Wireless Mode
The Super A wireless mode of the Router is shipped from the factory
in the “a only” mode, meaning it will seamlessly interoperate with
standard 802.11a devices. Setting the wireless mode to “Auto
108Mbps” will allow the Router to jump into the 108Mbps mode when
possible. In this mode, the Router constantly monitors the radio
waves looking for interference or other networks. If neither of these
are detected, the Router will jump into 108Mbps mode and remain
there unless interference or another network is detected. “108Mbps
only” mode will lock the Router into the 108Mbps mode. This mode is
only recommended if there are absolutely no other 802.11a networks
or interference in the space where you are operating your network.
Interference can greatly and adversely affect the performance of the
Router when locked into 108Mbps mode. To change the wireless
mode, select the mode you want from the drop-down menu and click
“Apply Changes”.
Enable XR Mode
XR mode allows for extension of the operating range of the Router.
By allowing devices to connect at lower than 1Mbps rates when the
signal is weak (when the device is far from the Router), the connection
can be maintained at much greater distances than normal. The Router
ships from the factory with the XR mode ON. Unchecking the check
box and clicking “Apply Changes” will disable the XR mode.
Disable AR Mode
AR mode, or Adaptive Radio mode, works only when the Router is
in “Auto 108Mbps” wireless mode. AR uses a method by which the
Router constantly monitors the radio waves looking for interference
or other networks. If neither of these are detected, the Router will
jump into 108Mbps mode and remain there unless interference or
another network is detected. “108Mbps only” mode will lock the
Router into the 108Mbps mode. Disabling the AR mode is generally
not recommended unless there are absolutely no other networks
or interference in the space where you are operating your network.
Interference can greatly and adversely affect the performance of
the Router in 108Mbps mode. AR mode is turned on at the factory.
Checking the check box and clicking “Apply Changes” will disable the
AR mode.
Transmit Power
The Super A+G technology used in your Router has great capabilities
to reach farther than standard 802.11g or 802.11a technology. In
some cases, the coverage area of the Router may exceed the area
that you intend to cover. If so, you can reduce the power output of
