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N+ Wireless Modem Router
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5 .
Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Date Encryption” . This setting will
have to be identical to the Router that you set up .
6 .
Type in your encryption key in the “Network key” box .
Important:
Enter your pre-shared key . This can be from eight to 63
characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols . This same key
must be used on all of the clients that you set up .
7 .
Click “OK” to apply settings .
What’s the difference between 802 .11b, 802 .11g, 802 .11a, and
draft 802 .11n?
Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards,
which transmit data at very different maximum speeds . Each is
based on the designation for certifying network standards . The
most common wireless networking standard, 802 .11b, transmits
information at 11Mbps; 802 .11a and 802 .11g work at 54Mbps; and
draft 802 .11n works at 108Mbps . See the following chart for more
detailed information .
Wireless Comparison Chart
Wireless
Technology
g
(802 .11g)
g Plus MIMo
(802 .11g with
MIMo MRC)
N MIMo
(draft 802 .11n
with MIMo)
N1 MIMo
(draft 802 .11n
with MIMo)
speed*
Up to 54Mbps* Up to 54Mbps* Up to
300Mbps*
Up to
300Mbps*
frequency
Common
household
devices such
as cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2 .4GHz
Common
household
devices such
as cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2 .4GHz
Common
household
devices such
as cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2 .4GHz
Common
household
devices such
as cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2 .4GHz
Compatibility
Compatible
with 802 .11b/g
Compatible
with 802 .11b/g
Compatible
with draft
802 .11n** and
802 .11b/g
Compatible
with draft
802 .11n** and
802 .11b/g
Coverage*
Up to 400 ft .*
Up to 1,000 ft .* Up to 1,200 ft .* Up to 1,400 ft .*
advantage
Common—
widespread
use for Internet
sharing
Better
coverage and
consistent
speed and
range
Enhanced
speed and
coverage
Leading
edge— best
coverage and
throughput
*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your
networking environment .
**This Router is compatible with products based on the same version of
the draft 802 .11n specifications and may require a software upgrade for
best results .