D-Link DWL-2700AP manual Ssid Broadcast Channel, Authentication

DWL-2700AP User’s Manual Using the Configuration Menu

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SSID Broadcast:

Channel:

Auto Channel Scan:

Remote AP MAC Address:

Authentication:

Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network.

6 is the default channel for IEEE 802.11g. All devices on the network must share the same channel.

Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.

This option is unavailable in WDS with AP mode.

Enter the MAC addresses of the APs in your network that will serve as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks.

Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.

Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings.

Select Open System/Shared Key to allow either form of data encryption.

Select WPA-PSKto secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required).

Note: WDS is not completely specified in WiFi or IEEE standards. Communication with other vendor´s access points is not guaranteed.

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