Linksys WRT54GX manual Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings

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Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

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

Wireless Network Mode. From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have both 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you have only 802.11g devices, select G-Only. If you have only 802.11b devices, select B-Only. If you do not have any 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, select Disable. SRX works automatically with all settings, providing the added bonus of increased speed across your entire network and even greater speed when using SRX products only.

Wireless 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.

Wireless Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. All devices in your wireless network must be broadcast on the same channel in order to function correctly.

Wireless 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, Enable. If you do not want to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disable.

QoS Configuration. Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as videoconferencing.

ACK Mode. This setting prioritizes QoS for users who also have ACK Mode enabled. Users with Immediate ACK (the default setting) will experience reliable connectivity for normal network use. Burst ACK is faster but less reliable and may also affect long-range wireless performance. The No ACK setting disables the ACK feature. Clients utilizing ACK must have their wireless adapter on the same setting as the Router.

802.11e QoS. This setting prioritized QoS for uses who have this setting enabled on their wireless adapter.

Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router

Figure 5-16: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Router’s Reset Button Router’s Back Panel27 Port Services Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeNetwork Topology Network LayoutPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router Back PanelFront Panel DMZConnecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router OverviewConfiguring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Password ScreenSetup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupStatic IP Connection Type Pptp Connection Type Network Setup Packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Setup Tab Ddns 12 Setup Tab DdnsSetup Tab MAC Address Clone 13 Setup Tab MAC Address CloneSetup Tab Advanced Routing 14 Setup Tab Advanced RoutingWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 16 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Tab Wireless Security WPA RadiusWEP Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter 20 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings 22 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsSecurity Tab Firewall 23 Security Tab FirewallAccess Restrictions Tab Internet Access To create an Internet Access policyFtp a protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network Url the address of a file located on the InternetApplications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Applications and Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardingUPnP Forwarding Administration Tab Management SnmpAdministration Tab Log Administration Tab DiagnosticsUPnP Administration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeAdministration Tab Config Management Status Tab RouterIsp your internet provider Status Tab Local Network 39 Status Tab Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless Encryption encoding data transmitted in a networkStatus Tab System Performance System PerformanceWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default My power LED will not stop flashingNeed to upgrade the firmware Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashingCannot connect to the Internet My wireless-G speed seems to be slow How do I turn on SRX on my router?Frequently Asked Questions Where is the Router installed on the network?Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Figure E-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98SE or Me InstructionsWindows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix F Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Appendix G Specifications ModelStandards Storage Temp Appendix H Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix I Regulatory Information FCC StatementFrance Appendix J Contact Information
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