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3.1.3 Wireless LAN

Click Enable Wireless Access to enable the wireless function of the gateway.

SSID. (Service Set Identifier.) The SSID is the network name shared among all points in the wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network. It is case- sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters (use any characters on the keyboard).

Hide SSID. The gateway will not broadcast its SSID or the SSID of any device connecting to it. Hiding the SSID makes your wireless network more secure as, unless the wireless user knows the SSID in advance, they cannot connect to the gateway. (Some old wireless LAN cards do not support this function. Please contact your wireless card vendor for new firm- ware.)

Region. Select the region for your location.

Channel. Select an appropriate channel from the list. The default channel is 11. All devices in your wireless network must be set to the same channel.

Operation Mode. There are four operation modes Auto, Super-G, 802.11b/g and 802.11b only. When in Auto mode, you can use either Super G wireless network interface cards or regular 802.11g wireless network interface cards connect to the gateway. If all wireless clients are using Super G, the gateway will serve the clients at the maximum speed. If one or more of the clients use 802.11g or 802.11b connecting to the gateway, the gateway will be in 802.11b/g mixed mode. At Super-G, the channel will be fixed at 6, the regular 802.11g and 802.11b clients cannot connect to the gateway when in this mode. The default value is in 802.11b/g mixed mode, you can use both 802.11b and 802.11g's wireless network interface card to connect to the gateway. If you want to support only 802.11b, choose 802.11b only.

Enable Wireless Access List. Check the box to enable the wireless access control list. Only users in the access list can connect to the wireless network when enabled. Click Setup Access List to configure the list.

Wireless Security. It is strongly recommended to use one of the Wireless Security modes to protect your local network.

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Contents Page Customer Information Legal & Regulatory InformationImportant rules for safe operation NB620W Super-G Wireless Broadband Gateway User Guide Contents Introduction Product OverviewFeatures and benefits NetComm NB620W Super-G Wireless GatewayWhats in the package? Connecting your Gateway Connecting the NetComm Super-G Wireless GatewayConnect the Ethernet Cables Device Connect the Power Cable1 NB620W Front Panel 2 NB620W Back Panel Log-in Factory DefaultManagement / Gateway Address Default Values SsidConfiguring your Computers OverviewConfiguring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs Page Configuring Windows 2000 PCs Page Configuring Windows XP PCs Page Configuring the Wireless Gateway Accessing the Configuration ManagerDhcp Configuration Basic ConfigurationInternet Port PPPoE Configuration Page Static IP Configuration Pptp Configuration YML725 Rev1 Local Port YML725 Rev1 Wireless LAN YML725 Rev1 Page Advanced Setup Access Control List Advanced ItemsDefine Group Options Define Application Options Advanced Setup Content filtering YML725 Rev1 Advanced Setup Dynamic DNS Advanced Setup Firewall Email Alarm Options Advanced Setup Remote Management Advanced Setup Static Routes Advanced Setup UPnP Advanced Setup Virtual Server YML725 Rev1 Advanced Setup Print Server Advanced Setup USB Storage Page YML725 Rev1 Management Factory Reset Management Access LogManagement Management Firmware Upgrade Management Network Status User ListSession List Management Save Configuration Management TimeConfiguring Printer Sharing To enable the printer serving function of NB620W to operatePage YML725 Rev1 Page Configuring Printer Sharing on Windows Page YML725 Rev1 Page YML725 Rev1 Configuring NB620W Printer Sharing on Windows XP PCs YML725 Rev1 Page YML725 Rev1 Page Appendix a Technical Specifications Access InterfaceHardware Software Networking /Transport layer protocolFile sharing support What is a dynamic IP address? What is DMZ?What is Dynamic DNS? Why Dynamic DNS? What is Wildcard? Appendix B Frequent Asked QuestionsWhats MX Mail Exchanger? And why MX? What is PPPoE PPP Over Ethernet?What is MTU? What to do if my USB storage stalls?Appendix C Troubleshooting Cannot access the InternetRefresh your IP address MS Windows IP address conflictAppendix D Ddns Update Status Messages RJ-45 Network Ports Appendix E Cable ConnectionsTwisted pair cables RJ-11 Connector USB cable To RJ-11 adapterPin RS-232 Serial Cable Legal & Regulatory Information Appendix F Registering your NetComm ProductContact Information Customer Information Product Warranty Limitations of Warranty