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boosts the Router’s ability to catch all Wireless-N and Wireless-G transmissions but will severely decrease performance.

Beacon Interval. Enter a value between 20-1000 milliseconds. The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Router to synchronize the wireless network. The default value is 100.

DTIM Interval. This value, between 1 and 255, indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the Router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1.

Fragmentation Threshold. This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended. In most cases, it should remain at its default value of 2346.

RTS Threshold. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reduction of the default value, 2346, is recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled. The Router sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission. In most cases, keep its default value of 2346.

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.

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Contents Wireless- N Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsRouter’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 Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s nameNetwork 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 Storage WirelessAccess Restrictions SecurityStatus How to Access the Web-based UtilitySetup Tab Basic Setup AdministrationStatic IP Internet SetupAutomatic Configuration Dhcp Internet Connection TypePptp 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 CloneStatic Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingAdvanced Routing Dynamic Routing13 Routing Table Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsPSK2-Personal Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityWireless Security PSK-PersonalPSK2-Enterprise PSK-EnterpriseRadius MAC Address Filter List Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless MAC Filter Access RestrictionsAdvanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Firewall Security Tab FirewallInternet Filter Web FilterVPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN PassthroughErase Disk Storage Tab DiskDisk Management Disk DetailCreate Share Storage Tab ShareShare Management SharesGroup Management Storage Tab AdministrationBasic User Management33 User Properties Database SetupStorage Tab Media Server UPnP Media ServerShare 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 DMZApplications and Gaming Tab QoS QoS Quality of ServiceWireless Internet Access Priority47 QoS Applications Add a New Application 51 QoS Voice Device SummaryRemote Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Access Web 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 My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultsNeed to upgrade the firmware Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashingPower LED keeps flashing Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is Spread Spectrum? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Router?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 Humidity Operating TempStorage Temp Operating 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?