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Wireless Network Name (SSID)
The wireless network name, also known as the Service Set
Identifier (SSID), identifies your network. Because the network
name is broadcast by the base station, any user of a wireless
device that supports the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b standard could attempt to join your
wireless network, if that device is in range.
To prevent users of unauthorized wireless clients from joining your
wireless network, enable wireless security (WEP). For information
about wireless security (WEP), see "Wireless Security (WEP)" in this
chapter.
If you know the MAC addresses of all the wireless clients that you
want to access your network, you can use MAC filtering to prevent
unauthorized access. For information about MAC filtering, see
"MAC Filtering" in this chapter.
Wireless Channel
The wireless channel is a path through which signals flow to and
from your network. If you are having difficulty sending or receiving
information on a wireless client, try changing the wireless channel.
Be sure that each wireless device uses the same wireless channel
as the base station.
Data Rate
The data rate indicates the speed at which wireless data can be
transmitted across the network. Typically, you will want to leave the
data rate at the default setting of Automatic, which enables the
maximum data transfer speed. You may want to decrease the data
rate, however, if any of the following are true:
• You are using a device that requires a slower bandwidth for data
transfer.
• You want to conserve bandwidth on your network.
• You are experiencing problems maintaining a connection with a
wireless device.
To enable wireless access
1. Open the Base Station Management Tool, and then click
Wireless.
2. Select the Enable wireless access check box.
3. If you want to change the wireless channel, click a number in
the Wireless channel number drop-down list box.
4. If you want to change the network name, type a new network
name in the Wireless network name (SSID) box. The network
name is case sensitive and cannot exceed 32 characters.
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