Devolo dLAN 550 WiFi Manual page 29

28 Network configuration
For operation as a WiFi access point, configure the
WiFi parameters for your wireless network as
follows.
Network name
The network name (SSID) determines the name of
your wireless network. You can see this name
when logging onto the WiFi, allowing you to
identify the correct WiFi network.
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Channel
For operation as an access point, a (transmission)
channel must be specified. There are 13 channels
available. We recommend keeping the default
setting Auto, since in this setting the dLAN 550+
WiFi selects the channel
independently. If no stations are connected, the
device automatically selects a channel every 2
hours.
Mode
In the Mode field, select the desired WiFi commu-
nication standard.
Hide SSID:
The SSID specifies the name of your wireless net-
work. You can see this name when logging onto
the WiFi, 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
network users must know the exact SSID and enter
it manually to be able to set up a connection.
Some WiFi stations have difficulty connecting
to hidden wireless networks. If the connection
to a hidden SSID poses problems, first try to set
regularly and