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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab
Wireless-G Access Point with SRX
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab
Change the wireless network settings on this screen.
Basic Wireless Settings
Configure the Access Point using the available settings.
Mode
. Select
Mixed
and both Wireless-G and Wireless-B computers will be allowed on the network, but the
speed will be reduced. Select
G-Only
for maximum speed with Wireless-G products only. The final selection,
B-Only
, allows only Wireless-B products on the network. To disable wireless performance, select
Disabled
.
Network Name (SSID)
. Enter the name of the Access Point’s wireless network.
Channel
. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided; this will be the channel that all of your wireless
devices will use.
SSID Broadcast
. This feature allows the SSID to be broadcast by the Access Point. You may want to enable this
function while configuring your network, but make sure that you disable it when you are finished. With this
enabled, someone could easily obtain the SSID information with site survey software and gain unauthorized
access to your main network. Click
Enabled
to broadcast the SSID to all wireless devices in range. Click
Disabled
to increase network security and block the SSID from being seen on networked PCs.
Figure 6-4: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Screen