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Field Description
Channel From the Channel menu, select an individual channel. The default channel depends on your
selection from the Region menu.
Note
Note
Mode From the Mode menu, select one of the following modes:
• Up to 173 Mbps. Legacy mode.This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices
to join the network but limits 802.11ac and 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 173 Mbps.
• Up to 400 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring WiFi
networks. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the network
but limits 802.11ac devices to functioning at up to 400 Mbps.
• Up to 867 Mbps. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a
devices to join the network and allows 802.11ac devices to function at up to 867 Mbps.
This mode is the default mode.
Enable SSID By default, the access point broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name
Broadcast (SSID) in their scanned network lists. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Enable SSID
Broadcast check box. Turning off the SSID broadcast provides additional WiFi security, but
users must know the SSID to be able to join the WiFi network of the access point.
802.11ac Wireless Access
In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel
unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data
transfers). If this situation occurs, experiment with different channels to see
which is the best.
If you use multiple WiFi access points (APs), reduce interference by selecting
different channels for adjacent APs. We recommend a channel spacing of
four channels between adjacent APs.
Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings
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