User manual

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2323

Using the Web-Based User Interface

Changing the Wireless Channel

There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the

United States, there are 11 channels. In the United Kingdom and most of

Europe, there are 13 channels. In a small number of other countries, there

are other channel requirements. Your WRE/AP is configured to operate on

the proper channels for the country you reside in. The default channel is 11

(unless you are in a country that does not allow channel 11). The channel

can be changed if needed. If there are other wireless networks operating

in your area, your network should be set to operate on a channel that is

different than the other wireless networks. For best performance, use a

channel that is at least five channels away from the other wireless network.

For instance, if another network is operating on channel 11, then set your

network to channel 6 or below. To change the channel, select the channel

from the drop-down list. Click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate.

Using the Broadcast SSID Feature

Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.

For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID.Doing

so will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning

for the presence of wireless networks. To turn off the broadcast of the

SSID, remove the check mark from the box next to “Broadcast SSID”, and

then click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate. Each computer now

must be set to connect to your specific SSID; an SSID of “ANY” will no

longer be accepted. Refer to the documentation of your wireless network

adapter for information on making this change.