Configuration
Wireless Setup
The Router’s basic wireless and wireless network security settings are configured in the
Wireless
configuration menu. To access this menu, click on the
Wireless Setup
link in
the left panel of the
Setup
menu directory, the first page that appears when you successfully access the web manager. Choose the
Wireless Security Mode
from the pull-down
menu to select the type of security used on your wireless network. The security settings to be configured depend on the method used. Read the descriptions below for the type of
wireless security used.
For
basic wireless access point
configuration with no security settings, follow the
steps:
1. Click
the
Enable Wireless
box to allow the router to operate in the wireless
environment. The Router’s embedded access point is enabled by default.
2. The
Wireless Network Name
or
SSID
identifies members of the Service Set.
Type the name of the SSID used for your wireless network. Wireless devices that
use the Router must have this SSID
.
The DSL-2640R also supports use of one
additional SSID. For information on using and configuring a second SSID or
Guest SSID, please see the Advanced Wireless section.
3. Use the drop-down menu to select the
Channel
used for your 802.11g wireless
LAN. What channels are available for use by the access point depends on the
local regulatory environment. Remember that all devices communicating with the
device must use the same channel (and use the same SSID).
4. Click
Apply Settings
.
Additional Wireless Options
Enable Auto Channel Scan
– Enable this to allow the access point to automatically
detect the channel used for local 802.11 wireless operation.
802.11 Mode
– The default setting allow 802.11g and 802.11b operation. The access
point can be forced to operate as an
802.11b only
or
802.11g only
access point.
Transmission Rate
– The default setting lets the access point determine the optimal
transmission rate for the circumstances and environment in which it operates. Use this
option to set a minimum acceptable transmission rate below which
802.11 Mode
– The default setting allow 802.11g and 802.11b operation. The access
point can be forced to operate as an 802.11b only or 802.11g only access point using this
pull-down menu.
Hide Wireless Network
– When enabled, this stops broadcasts from the access point of
the SSID (Wireless Network Name) for roaming wireless stations. This is disabled by
default.
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