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Channels
There are 13 channels available in the
2.4 GHz
frequency band. The channels recommended for
Europe are channels 1, 6 and 11. This ensures the
frequency bands of the channels do not overlap
and any connection problems are avoided.
There are 19 channels available in the
5 GHz
frequency band.
The channel selection default setting is
Automatic
.
The devolo Magic adapter regularly and
automatically executes the channel selection in
this setting. In other words, if the last connected
station logs out, a search for a suitable channel is
carried out immediately. If no stations are
connected, the device automatically selects a
channel every 15 minutes.
It is worth noting that connected devices also have
to support the increased frequency band of 5 GHz.
From channel 52 onward you go into the radar
range. When accessing the device for the first time,
a radar detection phase (DFS) starts automatically,
during which time the devolo Magic adapter
cannot be accessed via Wi-Fi. This can take up to 10
minutes.
In the
Channel
field, you can manually select a 2.4
GHz and a 5 GHz channel. If you are not sure which
wireless channels are used by nearby devices,
select the
Automatic
option.
Hide SSID:
The
SSID
specifies the name of your wireless net-
work. You can see this name when logging onto
the Wi-Fi, allowing you to identify the correct sub-
net.
If the
Hide SSID
option is disabled, your network
name is visible. If this option is disabled, potential
network users must know the exact SSID and enter
it manually to be able to set up a connection.
Some Wi-Fi stations have difficulty connec-
ting to hidden wireless networks. If the
connection to a hidden SSID poses pro-
blems, first try to set up the connection with
a visible SSID and only then try to hide it.
Security
The
WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal (Wi-Fi
Protected Access)
security standard is available for
securing data transmission in your wireless
network. This method allows for individualised
keys consisting of
letters and numbers and the
depicted special characters with a length of up
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