circumstances, we recommend selecting
20 MHz channel width in the Keenetic’s Wi-Fi
settings. For critical connections, use the less
congested 5 GHz band, but keep in mind
that the network range in it is physically
smaller and is weakened by any obstacles.
For efficient Wi-Fi operation,
follow these guidelines:
■
Install the Keenetic in a room where you
want to ensure the fastest wireless connection.
Concrete walls greatly reduce the network speed.
■
Position the Keenetic antennas vertically so the
signal propagates in a horizontal plane.
■
To make the Wi-Fi network available outdoors,
for example around your cottage, place the
Keenetic by the window overlooking the part of
the grounds where you plan to use Wi-Fi most of
the time.
■
IEEE 802.11n allows the use of an open network
or a network with WPA2 AES security (enabled
by default). If you select WEP or WPA protection,
maximum Wi-Fi speed will be reduced to 54 Mbps.
■
Install updates for all your wireless devices and
laptops.
Working with USB drives
Keenetic Giga supports USB drives with Microsoft
Windows file systems including NTFS, FAT32, and
FAT; Linux file systems including EXT2, EXT3 and
EXT4; and Apple HFS+ file system. The Keenetic
will automatically detect and mount a compatible
drive. If the drive is not recognized, connect it
to a computer and check for file system errors.
By default, all the USB applications installed
on the Keenetic are disabled, except the
Windows network file server. To run the
Transmission torrent client, UPnP AV/DLNA
or FTP server, you must first connect a USB
disk, and then set up these applications in the
corresponding section of the web interface.
Access to the file server from computers and
mobile devices running Android, Microsoft
Windows, Apple OS X, or iOS is open by default
to all users on the home network without
authorization. You can change this policy and add
Folder permissions control module to the Keenetic
operating system to restrict user access to folders.
To use a USB drive as a backup drive with
Time Machine, install and enable Apple
network application in the Keenetic,
and setup the shared folder that will be
used for backups on the USB drive.
To prevent data corruption on the USB
drive, follow these guidelines:
■
Do not use flash drives for Transmission torrent
client and torrents downloading.
■
Do not remove the USB drive during operation.
Before removing, press the FN button and wait
until the corresponding FN indicator goes out.
■
If the drive does not have enough power from
the USB port and it gets disconnected under heavy
use, connect it to an external power supply via
a USB hub.
