Wireless; Broadcast Ssid; Isolate Client; Max. Number Of Clients - Tenda O3 User Manual

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Wireless

7.1

Basic

7.1.1
Overview
This module enables you to set basic wireless settings of the CPE, including SSID-related parameters, network
mode, channel, transmit power and so on.

Broadcast SSID

When the CPE broadcasts an SSID, nearby wireless clients can detect the SSID. When this parameter is set to
Disable, the CPE does not broadcast the SSID and nearby wireless clients cannot detect the SSID. In this case, you
need to enter the SSID manually on your wireless client if you want to connect to the wireless network
corresponding to the SSID. This to some extent enhances the security of the wireless network.
It is worth noting that after Broadcast SSID is set to Disable, a hacker can still connect to the corresponding
wireless network if he/she manages to obtain the SSID by other means.

Isolate Client

This parameter implements a function similar to the VLAN function for wired networks. It isolates the wireless
clients connected to the same wireless network corresponding to an SSID, so that the wireless clients can access
only the wired network connected to the CPE. Applying this function to hotspot setup at public places such as
hotels and airports helps increase network security.

Max. Number of Clients

This parameter specifies the maximum number of clients that can connect to the wireless network
corresponding to an SSID. If the number is reached, the wireless network rejects new connection requests from
clients. This limit helps balance load among CPEs.
Security Mode
A wireless network uses radio, which is open to the public, as its data transmission medium. If the wireless
network is not protected by necessary measures, any client can connect to the network to use the resources of
the network or access unprotected data over the network. To ensure communication security, transmission links
of wireless networks must be encrypted for protection.
The CPE supports various security modes for network encryption, including None, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK,
Mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA, and WPA2.
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