Airlink101 AP421W User Manual page 23

SSID Broadcast: To broadcast the Access Point's SSID, select Enable. When wireless
clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will pick up the
SSID broadcast by the Access Point. If you do not want to broadcast the Access Point's
SSID, then select Disable.
Channel: Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your
network settings, All devices in your wireless network must use the same channel in
order to function correctly. Select Auto (DFS) to have the Access Point automatically
scan for a clear channel.
Note: If you enable Auto (DFS), then you cannot specify a channel setting.
Transmission Rates: The default setting is Auto. The range is different according to
the Wireless Mode you select.
You can select a range of transmission speeds, or you can keep the default setting-
Auto to have the Access Point automatically uses the fastest possible data rate. Auto-
Fallback will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Access Point
and a wireless client.
Security: Choose Enable to select your security type, or the default setting Disable to
connect with better performance. Disabling security setting will make your network more
vulnerable to intrusion.
Firmware Version: Displays the current firmware version installed.
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