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Click Basic. The Wireless Basic screen opens.
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Check the Enable Wireless check box to enable the wireless network. The screen
populates with additional fields.
5
Do you want to prevent other wireless clients from communicating with the
wireless access point (AP) of the residential gateway?
If yes, check the Hide Access Point check box. This feature prevents any
other wireless client from communicating with the access point of the
residential gateway (or disables the wireless connection).
If no, uncheck the Hide Access Point check box.
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In the SSID field, enter the Service Set Identifier (SSID).
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From the Channel drop-down list, select Auto or a channel from 1 to 11.
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In the Wireless Mode field, select the wireless mode from the drop-down list:
802.11g & 802.11b - Allows you to mix Wireless-B with Wireless-G
equipment, but you will lose the higher performance speeds of Wireless-G.
802.11g only - Features the same benefits as Wireless-B, but offers 5 times the
speed at up to 54 Mbps. Wireless-G currently offers the best combination of
performance and value. You can mix Wireless-B with Wireless-G equipment,
but you will lose the higher performance speeds of Wireless-G.
802.11b only - Operates on the 2.4GHz frequency band and can transmit data
at speeds of up to 11 Mbps within a range of up to 100-150 feet. Wireless
range can be affected by reflective or signal-blocking obstacles, such as
mirrors, walls, devices and location, whether indoors or outdoors.
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