NETGEAR WG602v3 Reference Manual page 30

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3
The Basic Wireless Settings options are discussed below:
• Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name.
Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters; the characters are case sensitive. In a setting
where there is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a
means for separating the traffic. Any device you want to participate in a particular wireless
network needs to use the SSID. The WG602v3 default SSID is: NETGEAR.
Note: Different access points within an area can use different channels. To reduce interference,
adjacent access points should use different channels.
• SSID Broadcast. The default is Enable. If SSID Broadcast is disabled, only devices that have
the correct SSID can connect.
• Country/Region. This field identifies the region where the WG602v3 can be used. It may not
be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless access point in a region other than one
of those identified in this field. There is no default country region, and the channel is set to 11.
Unless a region is selected, the channel cannot be changed.
• Channel/Frequency. This field identifies which operating frequency will be used. It should
not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems or
setting up the WG602v3 near another access point. See
more information on wireless channels.
– Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This allows you to
choose a channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA
and Canada, 11 channels are available.
– If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels
to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points
is 5 channels (for example, use channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
– In "Infrastructure" mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for an
access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is
used. This can only happen when the various access points are using the same SSID.
• Mode. The default is g and b. You can change the mode to g or b only.
• Data Rate. Shows the available transmit data rate of the wireless network. The possible data
rates supported are: 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 24
Mbps, 36 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 54 Mbps, and Best.The default is Best.
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