Basic Configuration
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WN804 Access Point
Wireless Settings Screen Fields
You can use this screen to view or change the wireless network settings and the security
option.
Region
. The location where the access point is used. Select from the countries in the list. In
the United States, the region is fixed to United States and is not changeable.
Enable WMM
. WMM means Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS). WMM QoS
can prioritize wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless link. WMM QoS prioritizes
wireless data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice,
video, best effort, and background. For an application to receive the benefits of WMM QoS,
both it and the client running that application must have WMM enabled. Legacy applications
that do not support WMM and applications that do not require QoS are assigned to the best
effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and video.
WMM QoS is enabled by default. You can disable it by clearing the Enable WMM check box
and clicking Apply.
Enable SSID Broadcast
. This feature allows the access point to broadcast its SSID so
wireless stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. This check
box is selected by default. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear this check box, and click
Apply
.
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.
Channel
. The wireless channel the access point uses. Select a value from 1 through 13. (For
products in the North America market, only Channels 1 through 11 can be operated.) Do not
change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow
data transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the best.
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio
frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between
adjacent access points is four channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).
Mode
. Up to 145 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11n and 802.11g wireless
devices to join the network. The other settings are Up to 54 Mbps, and Up to 300 Mbps.
Security Options
. The access point comes with unique preset wireless security. These
settings are on the product label. NETGEAR recommends that you use preset security so
that you can refer to the label if you forget the WiFi password. However, you can change the
security option and passphrase.
Wireless Security Options
A security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The
security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices
receive authorization to connect to your network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) has several
options including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption.
