TD851W
150Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
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Broadcast SSID:
When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to
associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. To broadcast the
Router’s SSID, keep the default setting. If you don’t want to broadcast the Router’s SSID,
select “No”.
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Use WPS:
Use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function, you can add a new wireless
device to an existing network quickly. To Use WPS, keep the default setting, and
configure the parameters in
WPS Settings
. If you don’t want to Use WPS, select “No”,
then you will see the screen as shown below.
Figure 4-13
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SSID:
Wireless network name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID
must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not
exceed 32 characters (use any of the characters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting
is the same for all stations in your wireless network. Type the desired SSID in the space
provided.
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Authentication Type:
Select an authentication type from the drop-down list, which
allows you to configure security features of the wireless LAN interface. Options available
are: Disabled, WEP-64Bits, WEP-128Bits, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.
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Note:
For most users, it is recommended to use the default Wireless LAN Performance settings. Any
changes made to these settings may adversely affect your wireless network. Under certain
circumstances, changes may benefit performance. Carefully consider and evaluate any changes
to these wireless settings.
1) WEP-64Bits
To configure WEP-64Bits settings, select the WEP-64Bits option from the drop-down list. The
menu will change to offer the appropriate settings. WEP-64Bits is a data privacy mechanism
based on a 64-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11g standard.
