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environment with heavy 802.11b traffic, then enable CTS Protection Mode. This function boosts the Router’s ability to catch all Wireless-G transmissions but will significantly decrease performance.

Beacon Interval. The default value is 100. Enter a value between 1 and 65,535 milliseconds. The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Router to synchronize the wireless network.

DTIM Interval. This value, between 1 and 255, indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the Router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1.

beacon interval: data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized.

dtim: a message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency.

Fragmentation Threshold. This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. 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 reduction of the default value is recommended. In most cases, it should remain at its default value of 2346.

RTS Threshold. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reduction of the default value, 2347, is recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled. The 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. The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value of 2347.

When you have finished making changes on this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of a screen. For additional information, click More.

fragmentation: breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet.

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router

 

The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideWord definition Table of Contents Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless Security WPA Wireless SecurityWireless Security WEP Wireless Network Access32 Administration Tab Log Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Introduction What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid your wireless network’s name Network TopologyNetwork Layout Back Panel Phone2Front Panel Getting to Know the Router Front Panel Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connecting the Router OverviewConnection Instructions Connect a PCConfiguring the Router Wireless SetupSecurity Voice AdministrationApplications & Gaming How to Access the Web-based Utility StatusSetup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupInternet Connection Type Obtain an IP automaticallyStatic IP PPPoERAS for SingTel PPPoEPptp Heart Beat Signal Heart Beat SignalNetwork Setup Optional SettingsRouter IP Packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Setup Tab Ddns Time SettingDynDNS.org TZO.comSetup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC CloneSetup Tab Advanced Routing 12 Setup Tab Advanced Routing13 Routing Table Entry List Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Wireless Security 15 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Pre-Shared Key16 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Radius Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Network AccessWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings 20 Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Security Tab Filter Filter IP Address RangeFilter Port Range Filter MAC AddressBlock WAN Requests Internet requestsSecurity Tab VPN Passthrough VPN PassthroughVoice Tab Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardingPort Range Forwarding Port Range26 Applications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering UPnP Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardingForwarded Range Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ DMZApplications & Gaming Tab QoS Application-based QoSPort-based QoS Specific Port# fieldsVoice QoS Administration Tab Management Router PasswordLocal Router Access Remote Router AccessBackup and Restore UPnPAdministration Tab Log LogAdministration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeRuns a networking device Firmware with a newer versionStatus Tab Voice InformationLine1 Status Line2 StatusStatus Tab Router 38 Status Tab RouterStatus Tab Local Network Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFor Windows 98 and Millennium Need to set a static IP address on a PCFor Windows For Windows XPWant to test my Internet connection For Windows XP Configuring the Router for details Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup Need to set up a server behind my Router Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingFor Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher For Netscape 4.7 or higherWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Need to use port triggering Frequently Asked Questions How do I make a phone call?Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet?Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? Where is the Router installed on the network?Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What is DMZ Hosting? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?Which modems are compatible with the Router? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hoc mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?What is WPA? What is a MAC Address?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my networkWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure C-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98 or Me InstructionsWindows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based UtilityShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows Help Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix F Specifications ModelVoice Protocol UPnP able/cert CertifiedWarranty Year Limited Dimensions 32 x 1.89 x H x DStorage Humidity Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementSafety Notices Appendix I Contact Information Appendix I Contact Information
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