Wireless Lans - NETGEAR ProSafe DGFV338 Reference Manual

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Wireless LANs

Configuring the Wireless settings for your LAN consists of the following categories:
• Wireless Network. Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless
network name. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. 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 the 802.11b/g wireless network
will need to use this SSID for that network. The DGFV338 default SSID is: NETGEAR.
• Country/Region. Lists the various regions where the DGFV338 can be used. It may not be
legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless firewall in a region other than the one
specified for your area.
Note: If your country or region is not listed, please check with your local
government agency or check the NETGEAR website for more
information on which channels to use.
• Operating Mode. The various options are:
– g & b – Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used.
The default is "g & b" which allows both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations to access
this device. The 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking protocols are configured in
exactly the same fashion. The DGFV338 will automatically adjust to the 802.11g or
802.11b protocol the device requires without compromising the speed of the other devices.
– g only – Only 802.11g wireless stations can be used (data rate 54 Mbit/sec).
– b only – All 802.11b wireless stations can be used (11 Mbit/sec). 802.11g wireless stations
can still be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode.
• Operating Channel. The default is Auto. This field determines which operating frequency
will be used. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice
interference problems with another nearby access point.
• Wireless Access Point.
– Enable Wireless Access Point. This checkbox should be enabled to turn on the wireless
radio. (The default is disabled.)
– Enable Allow Broadcast of Name. The default setting is to enable SSID broadcast. If you
disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect.
Disabling SSID broadcast somewhat hampers the wireless network "discovery" feature of
some products.
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Wireless Configuration