User's Manual

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NetComm Wireless 4G WiFi M2M Router
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Wireless settings
The Wireless settings pages allow you to configure the WiFi settings of the router. The NTC-140W is capable of running both
access point and wireless client modes simultaneously, however, they must both use the same channel number.
AP basic
The AP basic page provides options such as for turning the WiFi access point on or off, modes of operation, frequency and security
settings.
Figure 43 - Wireless Settings - Basic
OPTION
DEFINITION
Wireless setup
AP radio on/off
The WiFi access point is turned on by default. Changing this option to OFF will turn OFF the wireless access point functionality of
the NTC-140W and you will not be able to connect to it with a wireless client.
Country
Select the country you are operating the NTC-140W in.
Network mode
There are 6 possible network modes to use depending on the capability of your devices’ wireless network cards. Each mode
represents one or more wireless network protocols. Each wireless device will be capable of receiving some but possibly not all of
wireless broadcast protocol types. They are:
 802.11b/g/n mixed mode.
 802.11b only.
 802.11g only.
 802.11n only.
 802.11b/g/n mixed mode.
Frequency (Channel)
Select the wireless channel of the access point that the wireless signal will broadcast on.
SSID and security settings
SSID
The SSID or network name of the wireless network. Refer to the included Wireless Security Card for the default SSID of the router.
Network authentication
The wireless security settings. See below for in depth analysis.
WPA pre-shared key
The wireless security key or wireless password.
WPA group rekey interval
The time in seconds before a new key is generated.
WPA encryption
The type of WPA encryption. Options include AES, TKIP or TKIP + AES.
Table 13 - Wireless Configuration - Basic Configuration Items