User's Manual

Wireless Settings 37
Channel Selection
The Channel Selectors allow you to specify which channels the Access Point
will transmit and receive on. If another Access Point nearby is using the same
channels as you, there will be a reduction in the performance of your network.
If this seems to be the case, you should select a different channel number.
Usually the Wireless computers will scan to find the correct channel, but if
they don't you must configure them to use the same channel number as the
Access Point.
Valid channels are country dependent. See “
Channels” on page 97 for a list of
channels approved by each country.
Auto allows the Access Point to automatically select an available channel
when first powered on.
Service Area Name/SSID
This allows you to name your Wireless network. The field will accept any
alphanumeric string and has a maximum length of 32 characters. Your
Wireless computers must be configured with exactly the same name or you
will not be able to establish a connection. The Service Area Name may also be