Linksys WRT350N manual Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings

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Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link

The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.

Basic Wireless Settings

Network Mode. If you have wireless devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you do not have any wireless devices in your network, select Disable.

Network Name (SSID). The SSID is the network name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters (use any of the characters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network. For added security, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name.

Radio Band. For best performance in a network using Wireless-N, Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices, keep the default, Wide - 40MHz Channel. For Wireless-G and Wireless-B networking only, select Standard - 20MHz Channel.

Wide Channel. If you selected Wide - 40MHz Channel for the Radio Band setting, then this setting will be available for your primary Wireless-N channel. Select any channel from the drop-down menu.

Standard Channel. Select the channel for Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B networking. If you selected Wide – 40MHz Channel for the Radio Band setting, then the Standard Channel will be a secondary channel for Wireless-N. If you are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto.

SSID Broadcast. When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. To broadcast the Router's SSID, keep the default setting, Enabled. If you do not want to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disabled.

When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. For more information, click Help.

Figure 5-14: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

NOTE: If you select Wide - 40MHz Channel for the Radio Band setting, then Wireless-N can use two channels: a primary one (Wide Channel) and a secondary one (Standard Channel). This will enhance Wireless-N performance.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link

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Contents Wireless- N Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpRouter’s Back Panel List of Figures25 VPN Passthrough 59 Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Network TopologyNetwork Layout Internet Back PanelTop Panel Front PanelHardware Installation Connecting the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage LinkOverview Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage LinkSetup Access Restrictions WirelessSecurity StorageSetup Tab Basic Setup How to Access the Web-based UtilityAdministration StatusAutomatic Configuration Dhcp Internet SetupInternet Connection Type Static IPPptp Packet a unit of data sent over a network Optional SettingsTelstra Cable Router IP Network SetupDhcp Server Setting Dhcp Reservation Time SettingDynDNS.org Setup Tab DdnsDdns Service TZO.com 10 Setup Tab TZO.comMAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address CloneAdvanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingDynamic Routing Static Routing13 Routing Table Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Security Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityPSK-Personal PSK2-PersonalPSK2-Enterprise PSK-EnterpriseRadius Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterAccess Restrictions MAC Address Filter ListAdvanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Internet Filter Security Tab FirewallWeb Filter FirewallVPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN PassthroughDisk Management Storage Tab DiskDisk Detail Erase DiskShare Management Storage Tab ShareShares Create ShareBasic Storage Tab AdministrationUser Management Group Management33 User Properties Storage Tab Media Server SetupUPnP Media Server DatabaseShare AccessFTP Server To create a policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PolicyInternet Access Policy 40 List of PCs Single Port Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab Single Port ForwardingPort Range Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardingPort Range Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range TriggeringDMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZWireless QoS Quality of ServiceInternet Access Priority Applications and Gaming Tab QoS47 QoS Applications Add a New Application 51 QoS Voice Device SummaryRouter Access Administration Tab ManagementWeb Access Remote AccessUPnP Backup and RestoreLog Administration Tab Log55 Administration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab DiagnosticsFactory Defaults Administration Tab Factory DefaultsUpgrade Firmware Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeInternet Connection Status Tab RouterRouter Information Local Network Status Tab Local Network63 Status Tab Wireless Network Status Tab WirelessNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me Application Name Protocol To IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Application Name Start and End PortWireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultsFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingPower LED keeps flashing Where is the Router installed on the network? Frequently Asked QuestionsIs IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What are the advanced features of the Router? What is DMZ Hosting?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is roaming? What is infrastructure mode?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is a MAC Address? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Figure E-1 IP Configuration ScreenFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsAppendix F Glossary Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Model Appendix G SpecificationsStorage Temp Operating TempOperating Humidity Storage HumidityLimited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationWireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Information section in this Guide Appendix J Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?