User`s manual

11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1

 Visibility Status: Select Visible or Invisible. This is the SSID broadcast feature. If

you set this value to Visible, then the clients will be able to find this SSID on a site

survey.

 Channel: Select a channel from the drop-down list. The channels available are

based on the country’s regulation. Place a check in the Auto Channel Select box if

you would like the Access Point to select the cleanest channel.

 Transmission Rate: Select a transmission rate from the drop-down list. It is

recommended to use the Best (automatic) option.

 802.11 Mode: Select 802.11b only. Do not use this option when configured at Ad-

Hoc mode.

 Setting ACK_G Timeout: You may specify a time out value, however, it is

recommended to use the default setting: 48

 Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings.

4.3.4.1 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

 Select the WEP radio button if your wireless network uses WEP encryption. WEP is

an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that provides the

same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.

 WEP is not as secure as WPA encryption. To gain access to a WEP network, you

must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When using

WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines

the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys

are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F)

or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange - alphanumeric

characters) format. ASCII format is provide so you can enter a string that is easier to

remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys

can be defined so that you can change keys easily. A default key is selected for use

on the network.