Cisco DPC2420 User Manual page 101

Setup Wireless - Basic Page Description
This section describes the section headings and fields descriptions of the Setup
Wireless - Basic page.
Note: If you make changes in the Setup Wireless - Basic page, click Apply to apply
and save your wireless basic settings.
Field Name
Access Point
Service Set Identifier
(SSID)
Basic Service Set
Identifier (BSSID)
Network Type
Country
New Channel (1-11)
Current Channel
Encryption Mode
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Description
Allows you to turn the access point on the gateway on or off
The name assigned to this access point
Note: The factory default for the SSID field i the last 6 digits of the
cable modem's MAC address as found on the labelThe factory
default for the SSID field is either the last 6 digits of the cable
modem's MAC address as found on the product label attached to
your gateway, or the SSID specified on the product label. As a good
security practice, we recommend that you change the default SSID
to one that is unique to your wireless network.
The MAC address of the wireless access point
Allows you to select Open or Closed for your network type
Allows you to select the country in which you are using your access
point
Allows setting a communications channel for your access point
Note: Wireless networking channels overlap. Channels 1, 6, and 11
do not overlap with each other. For best performance, select one of
these channels. If there are other access points in use in the area,
select one of these channels that is farthest away from the other
access points.
Example: If channel 8 is in use by another access point, use channel
1 for your wireless network.
Note: If your wireless network is not operating correctly, or if
external devices are interfering with your signal, select a different
channel. Use your PC wireless utility software to scan for other
access points in your area.
Present channel the WAP is using
Shows current encryption mode
Configure Wireless Settings
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