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wireless function of the router in a region other than one of those specified in this
field. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government
agency for assistance
Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not
necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems
with another nearby access point.
Mode - Select the desired wireless mode. The options are:
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54Mbps (802.11g) - Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can connect
to the router.
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11Mbps (802.11b) - Only 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the router.
Note: The default is "54Mbps (802.11g)", which allows both 802.11g and 802.11b
wireless stations to connect to the router.
Enable Wireless Router Radio - The wireless radio of this Router can be enabled
or disabled to allow wireless stations access. If enabled, wireless stations will be
able to access the router, otherwise, wireless stations will not be able to access the
router.
Enable SSID Broadcast - If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the
Wireless Router SSID will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.
Enable Wireless Security – The wireless security function can be enabled or
disabled. If disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the router without
encryption. It is strongly recommended that you choose this option to encrypt your
wireless network. The encryption settings are described below.
Authentication Type - You can select one of the following authentication types:
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WEP - Select WEP authentication type based on 802.11 authentications.
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WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - Select WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on
pre-shared passphrase.
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WPA /WPA2 - Select WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on Radius Server.
Authentication Option - You can select one of the following authentication
options:
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When you select WEP for authentication type you can select the following
authentication options:
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Automatic - Select Shared Key or Open System authentication type
automatically based on the wireless station request.
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Shared Key - Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication.
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Open System - Select 802.11 Open System authentication.
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When you select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK as an authentication type you can
select Automatic , WPA –PSK or WPA2-PSK as authentication options.
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When you select WPA/WPA2 as an authentication type you can select
Automatic ,,WPA or WPA2 as authentication options.
WEP Key Format - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII Code
Format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length.
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