Advanced Configuration

Linksys E-Series

Network Name (SSID) The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the network name shared by all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 keyboard characters. The default is Linksys followed by the last 5 digits of the router’s serial number, which is found on the bottom of the router. If you used the setup software for installation, then the default Network Name is changed to an easy-to-remember name.

NOTE

If you restore the router’s factory default settings (by pressing the Reset button or using the Administration > Factory Defaults screen), the Network Name will return to its default value. Change the Network Name back to its original name, or you will have to reconnect all devices on your wireless network to the new network name.

Channel Width For best performance in a network using Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices, select Auto (20 MHz or 40 MHz). For a channel width of 20 MHz, keep the default, 20 MHz only.

Channel Select the channel from the drop-down list for Wireless-B, Wireless-G, and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) networking. If you are not sure which channel to select, then 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, Enabled. If you do not want to broadcast the router’s SSID, then select Disabled.