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If the Wi-Fi client network adapter is not by Intel, select a configuration with
minimal power savings (to maximize throughput).
Note: The above settings are often controlled by 3rd-party value-add applications and may
be automatically changed. If Wi-Fi performance improves for a while after performing the
above steps, but then declines, recheck the above settings.

Security Tips

Change the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password on a regular
basis. See
"SSID (Wi-Fi Network Name)" on page 84
on page 87
Disable SSID Broadcast. See
Use the highest level of Wi-Fi security that your devices support. See
Security" on page
86.
Change the login password. See
page
75.
Use MAC filtering to specify computers that are or aren't allowed to connect
to the network. See

Finding the MAC Address

You'll need to know the MAC address of a device, when performing any of the
following:
Assigning an IP address based on a MAC address (when using DHCP). See
"DHCP Static IP Assignment List" on page
Allowing or denying computers access to the network. See
Denying Computers Access to the Network"
Tip:
You can display a list of connected devices, including the MAC address of each
List of connected
device: click
> MAC Filter
Advanced settings > Wi-Fi >
and
The steps to finding the MAC address of a device vary, depending on your
operating system.
Windows
1. Open a command prompt window.
start
Run
a. Click
and
cmd
command
b. Type
or
2. At the command prompt, type
3. Write down the Physical Address for the entry that relates to the wireless
network connection; it appears as a series of numbers and letters — this is
the MAC address of your wireless adapter.
"Network Panel" on page
"Changing the Administrator Password" on
"MAC Filter Panel"
on page 83.
97.
devices, available from
Network.
.
OK
, and click
.
ipconfig/all
and press
and
"Wi-Fi Password"
82.
"Allowing or
on page 88.
Advanced settings > Wi-Fi
Enter
.
"Wi-Fi
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