Actiontec electronic HPAP108T manual Wireless Security, Hide Ssid Broadcast, Channel

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Chapter 4 Using the Web Configuration Interface

SSID

SSID is the network name assigned to the Extender’s wireless network. The factory default setting is “Actiontec.” Although Actiontec recommends keeping the default value intact, the ESSID value can be modified, using any combination of alphanu- meric characters (i.e., A-Z, a-z, 0-9). All wireless-capable computers included on the Extender’s wireless network must have this same ESSID value.

Hide SSID Broadcast

Select this check box to disable SSID broadcast. If deactivated, the SSID of the Extender’s wireless network is available to any wireless device.

Wireless Mode

From this drop-down list, select the speed of the wireless network. Options include 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11 Super G static, and 802.11 Super G dynamic.

Channel

Channel assigns the frequency band at which the Extender communicates. In the United States, use channels 1-11, or select Smart Select, which automatically selects a minimally used channel. (The factory default value is set to Smart Select.)

Wireless Security

Clicking Wireless Security on the left side of any Interface screen causes the “Wireless Security” screen to appear. Here, the Extender’s wireless network security settings can be configured.

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Contents Wireless Network Extender Table of Contents Specifications Setting Up Static IP AddressSetting Up File and Printer Sharing Limited WarrantyFeatures Introduction1System Requirements Wireless light flickers green when the Extender is activeGetting to Know the Network Extender What is HomePlug? Power LightActiontec Electronics, Inc 760 N. Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Technical SupportPhone USA Installing the Configuration Utility Installing the Wireless Network ExtenderPlugging in the Extender Page Connecting a Wireless Computer to the Homeline Network This page left intentionally blank Using Configuration Utility Locate DeviceSetup Wizard IP SettingWireless Setting Obtain an IP Address AutomaticallyDisabled WPA-PSK Device Info Factory DefaultManagement Using the Web Configuration Interface System Summary Wireless Station ListExtender Administration System PropertiesIP Settings Wireless NetworkHide Ssid Broadcast Wireless SecurityChannel WEP 104/128 bits WEP 64 bitsWEP 128/152 bits Wireless Advanced Settings Data Rate Adjust the Network Extender’s data rate herePage MAC Filtering Backup/Restore Settings Restore Settings from a Backup FileFirmware Upgrade RebootThis page left intentionally blank Troubleshooting TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions YesWhich wireless cards will work with the Extender? This page left intentionally blank Setting Up Static IP Address Windows 98 SEPage 192.168.0.2 Windows Me Enter the following numbers in the Subnet mask text boxSetting Up Static IP Address Do not include the periods they are automatically entered Windows Page Setting Up Static IP Address 192.168.0.2 Windows XP Page Setting Up Static IP Address 192.168.0.2 File Sharing Setting Up File Printer SharingWindows XP Page Setting Up File and Printer Sharing Page Setting Up File and Printer Sharing Page Click OK. a System Settings Change window appears. Click Yes Page Printer Sharing Page General Specifications aWireless Frequency Band GHz ~ 2.5 GHz ModulationEnvironmental LED IndicatorsPower, Wireless Carrier ModulationAccess Point GlossaryPage Appendix B Glossary This page left intentionally blank Modifications Regulatory Compliance NoticesClass B Equipment Miscellaneous Legal Notices All other names are the property of their respective ownersLimited Warranty Actiontec Electronics, Inc North Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Limited Warranty