Using the AP/Router Setup Screen
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Using the AP/Router Setup Screen
This screen displays after clicking the Config button for AP/Router mode on the Mode Configuration screen.
Figure 13. The AP/Router Setup Screen
The following table describes the fields on the AP/Router Setup screen.
Wireless
SSID If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access points) this ID is called an ESSID
(Extended Service Set Identifier).
It is possible to change the SSID to a preferred value.
AP mode and AP/Router mode must use different SSIDs. Using the same SSID for both modes would
confuse Wireless clients.
Broadcast SSID If enabled, the SSID will broadcast its name to all Wireless stations.
On the computer, the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router is listed as an Available Wireless Network,
using the SSID above. If this Wireless network is selected, the computer adopts this SSID
802.11 Mode Select the desired mode:
g & b - Both 802.11g and 802.11b Wireless stations will be able to use the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile
Router.
g only - Only 802.11g Wireless stations can use the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router.
Channel No. This selection determines which operating frequency will be used. The channel list changes according
to the selected region.
Select the desired channel. Adjacent access points should use different channels to avoid interference.
Security The current security setting for Wireless connections is displayed.
The default value is Off, meaning no security.
Wireless Security
Button
Click this button to access the Wireless Security sub-screen, and modify the security settings as
required.