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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab
Wireless-G Access Point
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab
Change the wireless network settings on this screen.
Basic Wireless Settings
Configure the Access Point using the available settings.
Mode
. Select
Mixed
and both Wireless-G and Wireless-B computers will be allowed on the network, but the
speed will be reduced. Select
G-Only
for maximum speed with Wireless-G products only. The final selection,
B-Only
, allows only Wireless-B products on the network. To disable wireless performance, select
Disabled
.
Network Name (SSID)
. Enter the name of the Access Point’s wireless network.
Channel
. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided; this will be the channel that all of your wireless
devices will use.
SSID Broadcast
. This feature allows the SSID to be broadcast by the Access Point. You may want to enable this
function while configuring your network, but make sure that you disable it when you are finished. With this
enabled, someone could easily obtain the SSID information with site survey software and gain unauthorized
access to your main network. Click
Enabled
to broadcast the SSID to all wireless devices in range. Click
Disabled
to increase network security and block the SSID from being seen on networked PCs.
Current Encryption
. This shows the encryption method currently used by the Access Point.
SecureEasySetup Button
. The status of the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup feature is displayed here. If you
want to use the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup feature, click the
SecureEasySetup
button.
You will be asked to press the SecureEasySetup button (hardware or software) on your wireless client (computer
or other network device) within two minutes to complete the SecureEasySetup process. Click the
OK
button to
continue.
Figure 6-8: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Screen
NOTE:
SecureEasySetup uses WPA Personal encryption. If your current wireless devices do not
support WPA Personal security, then you cannot use SecureEasySetup on your network. You will
need to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your
existing devices.
Figure 6-9: Press the SecureEasySetup Button
for Your Wireless Client
NOTE:
If you have already set up your network using your router’s SecureEasySetup feature, then
you cannot use the Access Point’s SecureEasySetup feature. You must manually configure the
Access Point’s wireless settings to match your existing network’s settings.