Belkin F6D6230XX4 User Manual page 43

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Using the bandwidth switch
This switch allows you to set the Router's wireless bandwidth modes .
There are several modes available:
1� 20MHz only
Setting the Router to this mode allows only 20MHz operation . This
mode is compatible with, draft 802 . 1 1n-, 802 . 1 1a, 802 . 1 1g-, and
802 . 1 1b-compliant devices, but will limit N, draft 802 . 1 1n-compliant
devices' bandwidth by half . Reducing bandwidth to 20MHz-only
operation might solve some wireless problems .
2) 20MHz/40MHz auto
Setting the Router to this mode allows it to switch automatically
between 20MHz and 40MHz operation . This mode enables 40MHz
operation, to maximize speed for, draft 802 . 1 1n-compliant devices when
conditions permit . When a legacy 802 . 1 1g access point is presented
and occupies an adjacent secondary channel, the Router automatically
reverts to 20MHz operation to maximize compatibility . We recommend
using this as the default mode .
Using the broadcast ssID feature
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users
only . For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network's
SSID . Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers
that are scanning for the presence of wireless networks . To turn off
the broadcast of the SSID, remove the check mark from the box next
to "Broadcast SSID", and then click "Apply Changes" . The change is
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immediate . Each computer now needs to be set to connect to your
specific SSID . Refer to the documentation of your wireless network
adapter for information on making this change .
Protected Mode switch
Protected mode ensures proper operation of draft 802 . 1 1n-compliant
devices on your wireless network when 802 . 1 1g or 802 . 1 1b devices are
present or when there is heavy 802 . 1 1g or 802 . 1 1b traffic in the operating
environment . Use protected mode if your network consists of a mix of
Belkin Double N+ Wireless Cards and 802 . 1 1g or 802 . 1 1b cards on your
network . If you are in an environment that includes little to no 802 . 1 1g
or 802 . 1 1b wireless network traffic, you will achieve the best wireless
performance with protected mode OFF . Conversely, in an environment
with HEAVY 802 . 1 1g or 802 . 1 1b traffic or interference, you will achieve
the best wireless performance with protected mode ON . This will ensure
wireless performance is not affected .
802�11e/WMM (Wi-fi® Multimedia) Qos
WMM, based on 802 . 1 1e QoS (Quality of Service), prioritizes important
data on your network, such as multimedia content and voice-over-IP
(VoIP), so it will not be interfered with by other data being sent over the
wireless network . This feature requires other wireless devices, such as
Wi-Fi phones or wireless laptops, to support WMM for best results .
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