Linksys WRTU54G-TM manual Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings

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The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance.

Authentication Type. The default is set to Auto, which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be used. With Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication. With Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication.

Basic Rate. The Basic Rate setting is not actually one rate of transmission but a series of rates at which the
Router can transmit. The Router will advertise its Basic Rate to the other wireless devices in your network, so
they know which rates will be used. The Router will also advertise that it will automatically select the best rate
for transmission. The default setting is Default, when the Router can transmit at all standard wireless rates
(1-2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps, 18Mbps, and 24Mbps). Other options are 1-2Mbps, for use with older wireless
technology, and All, when the Router can transmit at all wireless rates. The Basic Rate is not the actual rate of
data transmission. If you want to specify the Router’s rate of data transmission, configure the Transmission Rate
setting.	Figure 5-26: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings
Transmission Rate. The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your wireless
network. You can select from a range of transmission speeds, or you can select Auto to have the Router
automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Auto-Fallback will
negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Router and a wireless client. The default value is Auto.
CTS Protection Mode. CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode should remain disabled unless you are having
severe problems with your Wireless-G products not being able to transmit to the Router in an environment with
heavy 802.11b traffic. This function boosts the Router’s ability to catch all Wireless-G transmissions but will
severely decrease performance.
Beacon Interval. The default value is 100. Enter a value between 1 and 65,535 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.
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
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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Ethernet AdapterList of Figures Router’s Back Panel17 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 51 Status Tab Voice Error List Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router Back PanelFront Panel EthernetHardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem OverviewConnecting Your Network Devices Hardware Installation for Connection to An Existing Router Multiple PCsConnecting the Power Placement Options SIM Card Installation Direction HolderPassword Screen Setup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupPPPoE Connection Type Optional Settings Router IP Setup Tab Ddns Ddns ServiceSetup Tab MAC Address Clone 14 Setup Tab MAC Address CloneSetup Tab Advanced Routing 15 Setup Tab Advanced Routing RouterWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Wireless Security 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Personal21 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise 22 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter 24 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings SettingWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Security Tab Firewall Security Tab VPN PassthroughAccess Restrictions Tab Internet Access To create an Internet Access policyClick the Modify button Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward 33 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardApplications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering Port TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Wired QoSApplications and Gaming Tab QoS Wireless QoS Ethernet Port PriorityAdministration Tab Management Administration Tab LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics 39 Administration Tab DiagnosticsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Config Management Status Tab Router 45 Status Tab RouterStatus Tab Local Network 46 Status Tab Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless 48 Status Tab WirelessStatus Tab Voice 49 Status Tab VoiceCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Open a command prompt. For Windows 2000 and XP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default Need to upgrade the firmwareIs IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?Does the Router support ICQ send file? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is DMZ Hosting?How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is roaming? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is ISM band?What is WEP? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is a MAC Address?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router?Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows Vista InstructionsFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure E-3 MAC Address CloneAppendix F Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wi-Fi Protected Access2 WPA2 Appendix G SpecificationsWireless Security ModelCertifications Appendix H Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix I Regulatory Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless Disclaimer Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans filSchedule 1 Linksys Software License Agreement Appendix J Software License AgreementSoftware in Linksys Products Software LicensesWireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Schedule PreambleWireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband No Warranty GNU Lesser General Public License Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband OpenSSL License Original SSLeay License END of Schedule Appendix K Contact Information