User guide

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NTC-30WV – Outdoor HSPA+ WiFi Router with Voice
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4. Click Wireless Settings and then Basic. Enter the required details as listed in the table below:
Figure 48 – WDS - Access Point 1 Repeater Mode Setup
OPTION
DEFINITION
Radio On/Off
The Wireless Radio must be turned on in order to use WDS. Set this to ON.
Country
Select the country where the router is operating.
Network Mode
Depending on the capability of your wireless device’s wireless network card select the network mode to use. There are 5 available
options. They are:
 11 b/g mixed mode
 11b only
 11g only
 11n only
 11 b/g/n mixed mode
If you are not sure which protocol to use set this option to 11 b/g/n mixed mode.
Frequency (Channel)
The frequency or wireless channel that the router is broadcasting with. Recommended channels are 1, 6 or 11. You may use any
channel except AUTO in order to use WDS.
SSID
The SSID (Service Set Identifier) or network name in use for the wireless network.
Network Authentication
The wireless security settings for the router. When using WDS, the network must be set to Open, however, you can secure it with
WEP Encryption.
WEP Encryption
If you wish to use WEP Encryption for the WDS network, select Enabled.
Current Network Key
You can enter up to 4 network keys. Use this drop down list to select the active network key.
Network Key 1-4
The network keys used to encrypt the network. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits for 64-bit encryption keys or 26 hexadecimal digits for
128-bit encryption keys.
MAC Address
This is the MAC Address of the wireless interface of the router. Enter this MAC Address into the client’s configuration page to
inform the client of the address of this router.
WDS Mode
Selects the WDS Mode to use. Available modes are Disabled, Bridged Mode and Repeater Mode. In this example we are using
Repeater Mode which allows client machines to connect wirelessly. In Bridged Mode, an Ethernet connection to the client access
point is required.
Encrypt Type
Shows the encryption method currently in use. When WDS Mode is in use, this must be Open.
AP MAC Address1-4
Enter the MAC Address of Access Point 2 and any other client access points in to these fields to inform the server of their
addresses.
Table 26 - WDS Access Point 1 Repeater Mode Settings
When you have entered the required information, click Save: