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Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point
Setup Wizard
Wireless-G Access Point
7. The Wireless Settings screen should now appear. Enter your wireless network's SSID and select the channel
at which the network broadcasts its wireless signal. Also enter a Device Name to prevent any confusion when
using multiple Access Points. Then, click the
Next
button to continue or
Back
to return to the previous page.
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SSID. The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be
identical for all points in the wireless network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters,
which may be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless
network.
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Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings,
between 1 and 11. All points in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function
correctly.
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Device Name. The Device Name is a unique name given to the Access Point to prevent confusion when
using multiple Access Points.
8. The Security Settings screen will appear next. From this screen, you can set the level of security you desire
for your network. Select from WEP, WPA-Personal, WPA Enterprise, and Linksys Wireless Guard. All points in
your wireless network must use the same security method.
Figure 5-6: The Wireless Settings Screen
Figure 5-7: The Security Settings Screen