Wireless Network Configuration
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200Mv2
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Table 2. Wireless Settings
Settings
Description
Wireless
Network
Name (SSID)
The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a
32-character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive.
When there is more than one wireless network, SSIDs provide a means
for separating the traffic. To join a network, a wireless computer or
device must use the SSID.
Region
The location where the wireless modem router is used. South Africa
falls under the Europe region for Wi-Fi.
Channel
The wireless channel: 1 through 13. This setting applies to any guest
networks you set up. Do not change the channel unless you experience
interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this
happens, you might need to try different channels to see which is best.
The number of available channels varies by region and depends on the
selected mode.
• For Up to 145 Mbps mode, the default channel is 11.
• For Up
to
300 Mbps mode, the default channel is 7.
Mode
The mode can be set
only for the primary
wireless LAN
(NETGEAR).
•
Up to 300Mbps
: This is the fastest mode, and is compatible with all
802.11g, 802.11b, and faster Draft-N wireless stations. The channel
bandwidth expands from 20 MHz to 40 MHz to achieve the 300 Mbps
rate. Channel expansion operates on a frame-by-frame basis to avoid
interference with transmissions from other wireless networks. Two
channels are used, but only the first is listed in the Channel field. The
associated channels are: 1+5, 2+6, 3+7, 4+8, 5+9, 6+10, and 7+11.
Note
. WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK (AES), or WPA-PSK (TKIP) +
WPA2-PSK (AES) security is required for the Up to 300 Mbps
Mode setting.
•
Up to 145Mbps
(default setting): Allows wireless stations that
support speeds up to 134 Mbps. The router transmits two streams
with different data concurrently on the same channel. This mode
restricts channel bandwidth to minimize interference with the
transmissions of other wireless networks.
Note
. WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK (AES), or WPA-PSK (TKIP) +
WPA2-PSK (AES) security is required for the Up to 145 Mbps
Mode setting.
•
Up to 54 Mbps
: Allows wireless stations that support speeds up to
54 Mbps.
Enable this Wireless Network
You can completely turn off the wireless connectivity of the wireless
modem router by pressing the Wireless On/Off button on the front
panel of the wireless modem router. For example, if you use your
notebook computer to wirelessly connect to your wireless modem
router and you take a business trip, you can turn off the wireless portion
of the wireless modem router while you are traveling. Other members
of your household who use computers connected to the wireless
modem router through Ethernet cables can still use the wireless
modem router. To do this, clear the
Enable Wireless Access Point
check box on the Wireless Settings screen, and then click
Apply
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