Setting Up a Wireless Network
3.5 Advanced Security Settings
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Network
Select the type of connection being configured from this drop-down list
(options: Network [Home/Office], Broadband Connection, or DMZ).
MTU
MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size permitted
for Internet transmission. “Automatic” sets the MTU at 1500. Other choices
include “Automatic by DHCP,” which sets the MTU according to the DHCP
connection, and “Manual,” which allows the user to set the MTU.
Transmission Rate
Select the wireless transmission rate from the drop-down list, or select “Auto” to
have the FiOS Router automatically select the best transmission rate. This setting
adjusts the bit rate of the FiOS Router’s wireless transmissions.
CTS Protection Mode
Activating CTS (Clear to Send) Protection Mode allows mixed 802.11b/g
networks to operate at maximum efficiency. Select
Auto
from the drop-down
list to activate. Select
None
to deactivate .
CTS Protection Type
Select from the two options:
cts-only
(for mixed 802.11b/g networks) or
rts-cts
.
(for 802.11a/b/g networks).
Frame Burst - Max Number
Frame Burst allows packet bursting, which increases overall network speed.
Enter the maximum number of frame bursts in this text box.
Frame Burst - Burst Time
Enter the burst time of the frame bursts in this text box.
