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37D-Link DIR-506L User Manual
Section 3 - Conguration
Router Mode
Enable Wireless:
Wireless Network
Name:
802.11 Mode:
Auto Channel Scan:
Wireless Channel:
Channel Width:
Visibility Status:
Check Enable Wireless to enable the wireless function. If
you want to disable wireless functions, uncheck the box.
When you are browsing for available wireless networks, this
is the name that will appear in the list (unless Visibility Status
is set to Invisible, see below). This name is also referred to as
the SSID. For security purposes, it is highly recommended to
change from the default network name.
Select one of the following based on your needs:
•B/GMixed: Select this if you are using a mix of 802.11g
and 802.11b wireless clients.
•N Mode: Select this for 802.11n wireless clients.
•B/G/NMixed: Select this if you are using a mix of 802.11n, g and b wireless clients.
When this box is checked, the DIR-506L will automatically select the channel with the least amount of interference.
If Auto Channel Scan is unchecked, select the channel you want to use for wireless communication.
Select the Channel Width:
Auto20/40 - This is the default setting. Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices.
20MHz - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients.
If you want to broadcast the name of your wireless network (SSID) select Visible, or select Invisible to hide it.
For wireless security, refer to page 40.
If you select Router Mode you can congure the DIR-506L as a router. After making changes to the wireless network settings,
click the Save Settings button.