D-Link DIR-850L User Manual page 55

The following parameters will be available for configuration:
Wireless Band:
Enable Wireless:
Wireless Network Name:
802.11 Mode:
Enable Auto Channel Scan:
Wireless Channel:
Transmission Rate:
Channel Width:
Visibility Status:
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Displays the wireless band being config-
ured. In this option we find that the fol-
lowing parameters will be regarding the
5GHz band.
Check the box to enable the wireless func-
tion. If you do not want to use wireless,
uncheck the box to disable all the wireless
functions. Select the time frame that you
would like your wireless network enabled.
The schedule may be set to Always. Any
schedule you create will be available in
the drop-down menu. Click New Schedule
to create a new schedule.
The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The
SSID is case-sensitive. Enable Auto Channel
Here the user can manually select the preferred frequency band to use for this wireless network.
The auto channel selection setting can be selected to allow this device to choose the channel with the least
amount of interference.
By default the channel is set to 36. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless
network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Selection, this option will be greyed out.
Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Automatic) for best performance.
When using the 802.11n frequency band, the user have an option to choose between a 20 MHz, 20/40 MHz, or
20/40/80 MHz bandwidth.
The Invisible option allows you to hide your wireless network. When this option is set to Visible, your wireless
network name is broadcasted to anyone within the range of your signal. If you are not using encryption then they
could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID)
on the client manually to connect to the network.
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