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Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway
Configuring Wireless Settings
To configure the wireless settings common to all WLAN
1. Go to Configuration > Wireless. The Configuration :: Wireless :: Common page
appears.
2. Make changes to the common wireless settings listed in the table below.
CAUTION: Selecting the incorrect country or region may result in violation of appli-
cable laws. If you purchased the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway in the United States, you do
not need to set the country code manually. Ruckus Wireless devices that are sold in
the US are preconfigured with the correct country code and this setting is non-
configurable.
3. Click Update Settings to save your settings.
Table 7. Common Wireless settings
Setting Description
Wireless Mode The wireless mode options include the following:
• 802.11b/g/n mixed mode: This is the
recommended setting in most cases. It allows
802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n compliant
devices to join the network.
• 802.11b/g mixed mode: This mode supports
both 802.11b and 802.11g compliant devices,
but not 802.11n. Select this mode if you are sure
that you will not have 802.11n client on the
network.
• 802.11g only: This mode allows only 802.11g-
compliant devices to join the network.
• 802.11b only: This mode allows only 802.11b-
compliant devices to join the network.
Country Code This option (if enabled) lets you select your
country or region code.
Advanced Settings Refer to “
Reviewing Common Advanced
Settings” on page 41.
External Antenna NOTE: This option only appears if you are using
7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway EXT.
7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway EXT provides an
external antenna port, in case you want to attach
an external antenna to extend the range of your
wireless network. To enable the Smart Wi-Fi
Gateway to use the external antenna, select the
Enabled option in this section. This option is
disabled by default.