Configure Wireless Settings
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Section
Field Description
Network Name for
5 GHz (SSID)
The SSID is the name of your wireless network. The SSID is used by
wireless technology to identify your network from other wireless
networks in the area. The SSID can be up to 32 characters long. The
factory default SSID is HOME-XXXX-5 where XXXXare the last 4
digits of cable modem MAC address found on the label located on
the bottom of your Wireless Residential Gateway.
This SSID is a unique identity and does not need to be changed
unless you choose to do so.
Mode
Choose one of these options for the network mode:
8.2.11n
802.11 a/n
Important:
Only the following Security modes will be available:
Open, WPA-PSK (AES) and WPA2-PSK (AES)
Security Mode
Choose one of these options for the security mode
Open (risky)
64 bits (5 Ascii characters or 10 Hex digits)
128 bits (13 Ascii characters or 26 Hex digits)
WPA-PSK(TKIP) (8 to 63 Ascii characters or 64 Hex digits)
WPA-PSK(AES) (8 to 63 Ascii characters or 64 Hex digits)
WPA2-PSK(TKIP) (8 to 63 Ascii characters or 64 Hex digits)
WPA2-PSK(AES) (8 to 63 Ascii characters or 64 Hex digits)
WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES) (8 to 63 Ascii characters or 64 Hex digits)
WPAWPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES) recommended (8 to 63 Ascii
characters or 64 Hex digits)
Note:
Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. WPA is
supported across a wider range of devices. Whether you use
WPA or WPA2, make sure to use a "strong" passphrase. A strong
passphrase is a string of random characters at least 21 characters
in length.
Channel Selection
Choose
Automatic
or
Manual
.
Automatic
. You can select Automatic (factory default) for automatic
channel selection. If
Manual
is selected, user would be able to select
and set channels.
Channel
In Channel Selection, if Manual option is chosen, user can select a
channel from 40, 48, 153 and 161.
