Devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac Manual page 31

31 Network configuration
Channels
There are 13 channels available in the 2.4 GHz
frequency band. The channels recommended for
Europe are channels 1, 6 and 11. This ensures the
frequency bands of the channels do not overlap
and any connection problems are avoided.
There are 19 channels available in the 5 GHz
frequency band.
The channel selection default setting is Automatic.
The
automatically executes the channel selection in
this setting. In other words, if the last connected
station logs out, a search for a suitable channel is
carried out immediately. If no stations are
connected, the device automatically selects a
channel every 15 minutes.
It is worth noting that connected devices also have
to support the increased frequency band of 5 GHz.
From channel 52 onward you go into the radar
range. When accessing the device for the first time,
a radar detection phase (DFS) starts automatically,
during which time the dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac cannot
be accessed via Wi-Fi. This can take up to 10
minutes.
In the Channel field, you can manually select a 2.4
GHz and a 5 GHz channel. If you are not sure which
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wireless channels are used by nearby devices,
select the Automatic option.
Hide SSID:
The SSID specifies the name of your wireless net-
work. You can see this name when logging onto
the Wi-Fi, allowing you to identify the correct sub-
net.
If the Hide SSID option is disabled, your network
name is visible. If this option is disabled, potential
and
network users must know the exact SSID and enter
it manually to be able to set up a connection.
Some Wi-Fi stations have difficulty connec-
ting to hidden wireless networks. If the
connection to a hidden SSID poses pro-
blems, first try to set up the connection with
a visible SSID and only then try to hide it.
Security
The WPA/WPA2/WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
security standard is available for securing data
transmission in your wireless network. This method
allows for individualised keys consisting of letters
and numbers
characters with a length of up to 63 characters.
You can simply enter them into the Key field via
the keyboard.
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