User Manual

Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge
Version 1.0
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 RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to
maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from degrading the
performance. Specify a value between 0 and 2347. The default value is 2346.
 Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by a wireless Access Point to synchronize
wireless devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1000. The default value is
set to 100 milliseconds.
 DITM Period: A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to
broadcast and multicast messages. When the wireless Access Point has buffered broadcast or
multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Period value.
Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast
messages. The default value is 1. Valid settings are between 1 and 10.
 Data Rate: You may select a data rate from the drop-down list, however, it is recommended
to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
 N Data Rate: You may select a data rate for 802.11n from the drop-down list, however, it is
recommended to select auto. This is also known as auto-fallback.
 Channel Bandwidth: You may select a channel bandwidth in order to improve the efficiency
of the network, however, it is recommended to select Auto 20/40MHz. This is also known as
auto-fallback.
 Preamble Type: Select a short or long preamble. For optimum performance it is
recommended to also configure the client device as the same preamble type.
 CTS Protection: CTS (Clear to Send) can be always enabled, auto, or disabled. By enabled
CTS, the Access Point and clients will will wait for a ‘clear’ signal before transmitting. It is
recommended to select auto.
 Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
3.2.4.5.4 Wireless Security Mode
 Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu. To protect your privacy this
mode supports several types of wireless security: WEP WPA, WPA2, and 802.1x RADIUS.
WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA provides a higher level of security.
The following section describes the security configuration in detail.
3.2.4.5.4.1 Security Disabled
 Click on the Security link under the Wireless drop-down menu.
 ESSID Selection: As this device supports multiple SSIDs, it is possible to configure a
different security mode for each SSID (profile). Select an SSID from the drop-down list.