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WBR-G54 User Manual
Wireless Channel - Select the channel used for wireless communication. There are 11 overlapping channels.
Channels 1, 6 and 11 are non-overlapping.
If there are multiple APs in close proximity using the same channel, there may be interference. In this case, change
to a non-overlapping channel.
■ Note: This parameter is automatically set in the client computer.
Privacy Separator - Enable or disable communication between wireless clients. If you choose to use this
feature, every wireless client that is associated to the AirStation will not be able to communicate with any other
wireless clients.
■ Note: If this function is used, wired clients can still communicate with wireless clients.
BSS (Basic Service Set) Basic Rate Set - The transmission data rate between devices. If one device supports
2Mbps only, the data rate for the entire network should be limited to 2Mbps (“Default” selection). Otherwise, use
11Mbps Max (“All” selection).
Frame Bursting - This function increases 802.11g communication throughput by transferring packets more ef-
fi ciently. The following conditions affect this function:
• The wireless LAN client adapter must support Frame Bursting (and it must be enabled).
• When several wireless clients use the Frame Bursting feature, throughput might not increase.
802.11g Protection - When this function is enabled, 802.11g protection mechanisms are started. These mecha-
nisms should be used when mixed 11b and 11g clients use the wireless network. If only 11b or only 11g clients use
the wireless network, then this function should be turned off. This function enables CTS (Clear-to-send).
DTIM Period - An access point transmits beacon signals to nearby clients at a preset interval. This parameter
sets the beacon transmission interval time (1-255 sec.). Se lec tion of a larger number may conserve energy for the
client computer (when client power management is enabled), but may delay wireless communication. The default
value of 1 is recommended.
■ Note: Setting the DTIM period too high can cause detrimental effects to the network and power saving clients
may lose their connections entirely.
Wireless output power -Confi gure output power of AirStation. Decrease wireless output power to shrink the
wireless communication range. The default setting of 32mW is recommended.
4.1.2 Wireless Security
Broadcast SSID - Enable or Disable the SSID
(ESS-ID) from being broadcast. If enabled, the
AirStation will not be found unless the specifi c
AirStation’s SSID is entered in the client computer.
Data Encryption - Disable to have no pass-
word protection of the wireless data.
Select encryption type of wireless data
communication.
• Disabled - Disable data encryption.
- WEP - Uses WEP encryption. Encryption key
should be entered.
- TKIP - Uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity
Protocol) for data encryption.
- AES - Uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
for data encryption.
The encryption key is renewed every “Re-key interval” when “TKIP” or “AES” is selected.
Either “Disabled” or “WEP” can be selected if Network Authentication is disabled or if 802.1x is selected.
Either “TKIP” or “AES” can be selected if the WPA confi guration setting is “WPA” or “WPA-PSK”.
WEP - When the WEP (Wired Equivalent Protection) encryption standard is implemented into a wireless
network, a WEP key is used between the client and access point to successfully encrypt, transmit and decrypt data.
For this reason, the same WEP key must be used for communication between the client and the AirStation.
An access point and client may both carry multiple WEP keys. It is necessary for not only the WEP keys to match,
but also the WEP key’s order. If a wireless client cannot support multiple WEP keys, the AirStations must be
confi gured to transmit key number 1 for a connection to take place.
Fig ure 4.1.2
Wireless
Security
Settings