NETGEAR RangeMax WPN824 Reference Manual page 89

Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824
Warning: The Wireless Router is already configured with the optimum settings. Do not
alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings
may disable the Wireless Router unexpectedly.
Program the advanced wireless settings as follows:
• Enable Wireless Router Radio—the Wireless Router Radio in this router can be enabled or
disabled to allow wireless access. The wireless icon on the front of the router will also display
the current status of the Wireless Access Point to let you know if it is disabled or enabled. If
enabled, wireless stations will be able to access the Internet. If disabled, wireless stations will
not be able to access the Internet.
• Enable SSID Broadcast—if enabled, the Wireless Router SSID will broadcast its name
(SSID) to all Wireless Stations. Stations which have no SSID (or a "null" value) can then adopt
the correct SSID for connections to this Access Point.
• Fragmentation Threshold, CTS/RTS Threshold, Preamble Mode—settings reserved for
wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings.
• 108 Mbps Settings
– Disable Advanced 108Mbps Features—if disabled, the Wireless Router will disable data
compression, packet bursting and large frame support.
– Enable eXtended Range (XR) Feature—technology that provides significantly longer
range than basic 802.11 by maintaining connectivity when signals are made faint by
passing through dense walls, floors, or other barriers. XR products require no additional
configuration by end-users and are fully interoperable with standard 802.11 technologies.
• Wireless Card Access List—by default, any wireless computer that is configured with the
correct SSID will be allowed access to your wireless network. For increased security, you can
restrict access to the wireless network to only allow specific computers based on their MAC
addresses.
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Advanced Configuration of the Router