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Using the Configuration Menu (continued)
Home > Wireless
Wireless Band:
Choose 802.11a or 802.11g.
SSID:
(
Service Set Identifier
)
“default” is the default setting for both 802.11a
and 802.11g.
The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network. All devices on a
network must share the same SSID name in order to communicate on the network.
If
you choose to change the SSID from the default setting, input your new SSID name in
this field. The SSID can be up to 32 characters in length.
Channel:
Channel 36 is the default channel for 802.11a. Channel 6 is the
default channel for 802.11b
. Select a different channel if you want to change the
default setting. All devices on the network must be set to the same channel to
communicate on the network.
(Current wireless network adapters will automatically
scan for the channel to establish connection with the access point.)
Click
Help
at any time for more information.
Click
Apply
if you have made any changes or additions.
Note: In the Configuration screens that follow, you will be able to
configure settings for 802.11a and 802.11g devices in your network.
Settings that you input for 802.11g devices will also apply to
802.11b devices in your network.
