Chapter 4
Advanced Configuration
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
There are two ways to configure the Gateway’s wireless settings, manual and SecureEasySetup. For manual configuration, use this screen to change the settings.
SecureEasySetup is a feature that makes it easy to set up your wireless network. If you have devices that support SecureEasySetup, run the Gateway’s Setup Wizard
Wireless Network
Wireless Network Mode Select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have
Wireless Network Name (SSID) The network name is
Wireless Channel Select the channel you want to use. All devices in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to communicate.
Wireless SSID Broadcast When wireless devices survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the wireless network name or SSID broadcast
by the Gateway. If you want to broadcast the Gateway’s SSID, keep the default, Enable. Otherwise, select Disable.
Wireless SES Function If you want to allow use of the SecureEasySetup (SES) feature, keep the default, Enable. Otherwise, select Disable.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
Wireless > Wireless Security
The Wireless Security screen configures the security of your wireless network(s). There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Gateway:
NOTE: If you used SecureEasySetup to configure your wireless network(s), then wireless security has already been set up. Do not make changes to the Wireless Security screen.
Wireless Security
Security Mode Select the security method for your wireless network. Proceed to the appropriate instructions. If you do not want to use wireless security, keep the default, Disabled.
NOTE: If you are using wireless security, remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same security method and settings, or else the wireless devices cannot communicate.
WPA2-Personal
Security Mode >
Encryption AES is automatically selected.
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