Setup
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SSID
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If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access
points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identi-
fier).
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To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the same
SSID/ESSID.
Options
Enable Access
Point
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If Enabled, wireless stations will be able to locate and use this
Access Point.
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If Disabled, the wireless interface is disabled, and will neither
transmit nor receive wireless traffic.
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The Wireless (WLAN) LED on the front panel will remain OFF if
the Wireless interface is disabled.
Broadcast SSID
If Enabled, the SSID will broadcast its name to all Wireless Stations.
Stations which have no SSID (or a "null" value) can then adopt the
correct SSID for connections to this Access Point
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Mode
Select the desired option:
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g & b - This is the default, and should normally be used.
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g only - If selected, this ensures that "g" mode stations will connect
at high speed, but "b" mode stations will be unable to connect at
all.
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b only - If selected, "g" mode is unavailable. "g" mode stations will
only be able to connect if they are fully backward-compatible with
"b" mode.
Channel
No
This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It should
not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice
interference problems with another nearby access point.
Wireless Security
Current Setting
The current security setting is displayed.
Configure
Button
Click this button to access the Wireless security sub-screen, and modify
the security settings as required.
MAC Level Access Control
Allow LAN
access
This feature can be used to prevent unknown Wireless stations from
accessing your LAN. The available options are:
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All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access
point to access your LAN.
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Selected Wireless stations only - Only selected wireless stations
access your LAN. To select the required wireless stations, click the
"Select Stations" button.
Allow Internet
access
This feature can prevent unknown Wireless stations from using the
Wireless Router to access the Internet. The available options are:
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All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access
point to access the Internet.
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Selected Wireless stations only - Only selected wireless stations
can use the access point to access the Internet. To select the re-
quired wireless stations, click the "Select Stations" button.