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the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Access Point Clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages.

Beacon Interval: The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. Enter a value between 20 and 1000. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the wireless router to synchronize the wireless network. The default value is 100.

RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled. The wireless router sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission.

Fragmentation Threshold: This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. It should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor modifications of this value are recommended.

AP Mode or Wireless Bridge Mode: wireless router can operate in two modes. When the AP Mode is selected, the device operates as a normal Access Point. Proving every wireless client station a

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Contents WR100 802.11g Wireless Router Product Registration For Your Records Table of Contents Appendix Getting Started OverviewSupports 125 High Speed Mode Package Contents Safety Notice Product Description Back of router Setting up the wireless router Connect the wireless router ViewSonic Wireless Router Configure your PC For Windows 2000 or XPViewSonic Wireless Router Restart your PC if prompted For Windows 98 or Me From the TCP/IP Properties screen, select the IP Address tab ViewSonic Wireless Router Configure the wireless router Basic Settings DefaultViewSonic Wireless Router Primary Setup screen ViewSonic Wireless Router Security Mode WEP ViewSonic Wireless Router Security Mode WPA Pre-shared Key Security Mode WPA Radius Advanced Web Management Settings ViewSonic Wireless Router ViewSonic Wireless Router System To upgrade the Wireless router’s firmware MAC Cloning For Windows 98 and MillenniumFor Windows 2000 and XP ViewSonic Wireless Router Dhcp Server ViewSonic Wireless Router Status Advanced Wireless Select Prevent or PermitViewSonic Wireless Router Authentication Type ViewSonic Wireless Router Access Filters Add service to list Internet Access Policy ViewSonic Wireless Router ViewSonic Wireless Router Delete SummaryVirtual Server ViewSonic Wireless Router Routing Table Click Delete This Entry ViewSonic Wireless Router Appendix Specifications WAN LANTroubleshooting LAN Connection Problems I can’t access my router Can’t connect to other computers on my LAN Forgot my password. What do I do? Compliance Information Class B RegulationsCanada ViewSonic Wireless Router Cleaning & Maintenance Customer Support Limited Warranty Wireless Router ProductsHow to get service