D-Link DWL-6000AP manual Using the Configuration Menu, Advanced Filters Wireless Access Settings

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Using the Configuration Menu

Fragment Length: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase your Fragmentation Threshold within the value range of 256 to 2346. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor performance.

RTS Length: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2346 are recommended.

RTS Length: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2346 are recommended.

Transmit Power: Choose Full, 1/2, 1/8, or minimum Power. You may wish to limit the distance of the signal for security purposes.

Advanced > Filters > Wireless Access Settings

Select the Wireless Band (802.11a or 802.11b)

At the Access Control pull-down menu, select Disabled (the default setting,) Accept or Reject.

Input up to 16 MAC Addresses in the Access Control List. The devices with the input MAC Addresses will be accepted or rejected from the selected wireless band.

MAC Address (Media Access Control Address)

 

A unique hardware address that identifies a device on a network. It is assigned at

 

the factory and cannot be changed. Usually you will find this address on a sticker

 

on the device or on the packaging. (Please use the following format when entering

 

the MAC address- xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx)

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Contents Link AirProTM Contents Package Contents Introduction Connections Reset MDI RJ-45 Ethernet PortPage Leds Wireless BasicsWireless Basics Standards-Based Technology Installation Considerations IP Address Getting StartedGetting Started Factory Default Settings for the DWL-6000AP Using the Configuration MenuHome Wizard Using the Configuration MenuHome Wireless Using the Configuration Menu Home Wireless Using the Configuration Menu Advanced Performance Advanced Filters Wireless Access Settings Using the Configuration Menu Advanced Filters Wlan Partition Using the Configuration Menu Advanced Encryption Tools System Using the Configuration Menu Tools AdminTools Misc Using the Configuration Menu Tools FirmwareTftp Program Status Device Info Using the Configuration Menu Run Tftp ProgramHelp Using the Configuration Menu Status StatsNetworking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Network Setup Wizard Right-click on My Computer Naming your ComputerComputer name Checking the IP Address in Windows XPAssigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Network Connections Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000 Select Built-in Ethernet Assigning a Static IP Address with Macintosh OSXSelecting a Dynamic IP Address with Macintosh OSX Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows MeOther Networking Tasks Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XPStart Printers Faxes Click on Add a printer Select Local printer attached to this computer Adding a local printerAdding a local printer Adding a local printer Go to Start Printers and Faxes Sharing a network printerNetworking Basics Sharing a network printer Select Browse for a printer Go to Start Printers and Faxes Sharing an LPR printer Address and the Port Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer Click Have Disk This screen will display informa- tion about your printer Troubleshooting Default My Computer Troubleshooting Why can’t I get a wireless connection? Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?Resetting the DWL-6000AP to Factory Default Settings Temperature Technical Specifications802.11a Specifications 802.11b Specifications Technical Support for customers within the United States Contacting Technical SupportWarranty and Registration Page Important Note