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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.

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 willFigure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Router and a wireless client. The default value is Auto.

Beacon Interval. 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. 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 3.

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, 2347, 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. The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value of 2347.

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 help information, click Help.

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Signing up for AT&T CallVantagesm ServiceAppendix a Troubleshooting Appendix C Windows HelpList of Figures Back Panel18 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Ssid your wireless network’s name Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network TopologyNetwork Layout Getting to Know the Router Phone2Wlan Connecting the Router Connecting the Router to Your Broadband ModemOverview Connecting One Router to Another Wired RouterConnect the Other Router Configuring the Router SetupWireless Security Access RestrictionsAdministration Applications & GamingInternet Setup How to Access the Web-based UtilitySetup Tab Basic Setup StatusStatic IP PPPoEOptional Settings Packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Setup Network Address Server Settings DhcpRouter IP Time Setting Setup Tab Ddns DynDNS.orgTZO.com Setup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC CloneWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 10 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Tab Wireless Security WPA RadiusRadius Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter 15 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Additional Filters Security Tab FirewallFirewall Block WAN RequestsSecurity Tab VPN VPN PassthroughAccess Restrictions Tab Internet Access Internet AccessTo create an Internet Access Policy 23 List of PCs Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Port Range ForwardPort Range Triggered Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggerPort Trigger Forwarded RangeApplications & Gaming Tab UPnP Forward UPnP ForwardBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ DMZLocal Router Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Remote Router AccessSnmp UPnPAdministration Tab Log LogTraceroute Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsPing Test Ping ParametersAdministration Tab Factory Defaults Factory DefaultsBackup and Restore Administration Tab Backup and RestoreAdministration Tab Reboot RebootRouter Information Configuration TypeStatus Tab Router InternetStatus Tab Local Network Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless 39 Status Tab WirelessUser1 Status Auto Config StatusStatus Tab Voice User2 StatusSigning up for AT&T CallVantagesm Service InstructionsAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFor Windows 98 and Millennium Need to set a static IP address on a PCFor Windows For Windows XPFor Windows 98 and Millennium Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup Need to set up a server behind my RouterApplication Start and End Protocol IP Address Enable TCPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultMy DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting For Netscape 4.7 or higherNeed to use port triggering Frequently Asked Questions Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down?Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet? Where is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router?Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is DMZ Hosting?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is a MAC Address? What is WEP?What is WPA? How do I reset the Router?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix C Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure D-3 MAC Address/Physical AddressAppendix E 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 Model Appendix F SpecificationsButton Reset Cabling Type StandardsRinger Equivalence Number Dimensions 32 x 2.48 x H x DUnit Weight 19.29 oz .55 kg Power 12 V, 1 a Certifications Operating Temp 0ºC to 40ºC 32ºF to 104ºF Storage TempAppendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementSafety Notices After you log in, click Help. Then click Email AN Agent Appendix I Contact InformationLinksys Need to contact Linksys?
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