User`s manual

11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0

4.3 Wireless Configuration

 Click on the Wireless_11a or Wireless_11g link under the Wireless menu. On these

pages you may configure the 802.11a or 802.11g radio.

 Wireless Network Name: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the

points of the wireless network. The SSID must be identical on all points of the

wireless network and cannot exceed 32 characters.

 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 the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For example, if

you are sure that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it

is recommended to select 802.11g only instead of Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b

which will reduce the performance of the wireless network. You may also select

802.11b only or 802.11a only. Click on the Save Settings button once you have

modified the settings.

4.3.1.1 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 provided 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.