TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 User Manual page 47

Channel Width - Select the channel width from the drop-down list
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automatic, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.
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Note:
If 11bg mixed is selected in the Mode field, the Channel Width selecting field will turn grey
and the value will become 20M, which is unable to be changed.
Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel
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is set to Auto, so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. It is not necessary to
change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby
access point.
Enable SSID Broadcast - When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks
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to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the router. If you select the Enable
SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.
Enable WDS Bridging - Check this box to enable WDS. With this function, the router can
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bridge two or more WLANs. If this checkbox is selected, you will have to set the following
parameters as shown in Figure 4-17. Make sure the following settings are correct.
SSID (to be bridged) - The SSID of the AP your router is going to connect to as a client.
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You can also use the search function to select the SSID to join.
MAC Address (to be bridged) - The BSSID of the AP your router is going to connect to
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as a client. You can also use the search function to select the BSSID to join.
Survey - Click this button, you can search the AP which runs in the current channel.
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Key type - This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration. It
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is recommended that the security type is the same as your AP's security type
WEP Index - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX).
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It indicates the index of the WEP key.
Auth Type - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX).
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It indicates the authorization type of the Root AP.
Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
Figure 4-17 WDS Setting
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The default setting is
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