NetComm NP290W Wireless Settings, To configure the wireless settings, Select an Operation Mode

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Chapter 8 – Wireless Settings

Wireless Settings allow you to make custom changes to your wireless access point.

8.1Settings

By default, the Extended Service Set Identifier (ESSID/SSID) is yournetworkname. ESSID/SSID is also known as the name of the wireless network where your wireless devices connect. This is case sensitive and is also used to uniquely identify a group of wireless devices.

To configure the wireless settings:

1.From the Web User Interface, click Wireless Menu.

2.Select Settings. This opens the Wireless Settings page.

3.Uncheck WLAN Radio to disable the HomePlug Wireless Access Point if you wish to prevent the device from emitting any wireless signal. Otherwise, leave this unchanged.

4.Select a Channel ID.

5.Enter the ESSID/SSID. ESSID/SSID refers to the name of your wireless network. The default ESSID/SSID is yournetworkname.

6.Check ESSID Broadcast to prevent the HomePlug Wireless Access Point from transmitting its ESSID/SSID publically. Otherwise, leave this unchanged.

7.Select an Operation Mode.

a.B Mode Only – allows devices using the B protocol to connect into the network. B is a WiFi standard that uses the 2.4 GHZ band to transmit data at the maximum rate of 11 Mbps.

b.G Mode Only – allows devices using the G protocol to connect into the network. G is a WiFi standard that uses the 2.4 GHZ band to transmit data at the maximum rate of 54 Mbps.

c.B/G Mixed Mode – allows devices using B and G protocols to connect into the wireless network.

8.Select a Data Rate.

9.Select Tx Preamble Type

a.Short Preamble

b.Long Preamble

c.Auto

10.Enter the Beacon Interval. This specifies the interval when transmitting packet broadcasts. The default value is 200 milliseconds. You can enter 1 to 65525. Otherwise, leave this unchanged.

11.Enter RTS Threshold. When you encounter inconsistent data flow, you can apply minimal reduction from the default 2347 value. Otherwise, leave this unchanged.

12.Enter Fragmentation Threshold. This specifies the maximum packet size before data is fragmented. In most cases, this should stay at the default value of 2346. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the value. Setting the value too low may result in poor network performance. Otherwise, leave this unchanged.

13.Click Save.

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Contents User Guide Contents Minimum Requirements Typical NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug ConnectionPackage Contents IntroductionLight Indicators and Ports NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug OverviewOpen a browser Hardware InstallationTo connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with a computer IP Address you used if you changed the defaultTo access the Web User Interface Open a browser Using the CD Setup UtilityTo use the CD Setup Utility Accessing the Web User InterfaceConfiguring TCP/IP Locate your wireless network connection icon To connect with wireless devices for Microsoft XPNavigation Menus and Submenus About the Web User InterfaceRetype password Enter Auto-logout Time Click Save Advanced ConfigurationAdministrator Settings Changing the Administrator PasswordLocal HomePlugs Detecting HomePlug DevicesChanging the Private Network Name Remote HomePlugsPrivate Network Name Reset LAN SettingsFirmware Upgrade Restore to Factory DefaultBackup Settings Reboot Restore SettingsSelect Settings. This opens the Wireless Settings Wireless SettingsSettings To configure the wireless settingsTo configure the wireless security settings SecuritySelect an Encryption Type None Click OK. This takes you back AP ModeDefault Administrator password is admin Then click Connect APTo display the system status DiagnosticsSystem Status System LogImportant Safety Instructions Safety Summary MessagesNP290W User Guide