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Changing the Wireless Channel
There are a number of operating channe ls from which you can choose.
Your Router is configured to operate on the pr oper channels fo r the
country in which you r eside. The chann el can be change d if needed. If
there are other wirele ss networks oper ating in your area , your network
should be set to operat e on a channel tha t is different t han the other
wireless networks.
extension Channel
The IEEE 802.11n specification allows th e use of a second ary channel
to double the bandwidth (see “Using the Ba ndwidth Switch” bel ow).
An appropriate extensi on channel will b e displayed when o perating
in 20/40MHz mode (see “Using the Bandwidth Swi tch” below). The
extension channel can be changed if ne eded.
Using the Wireless Mode switch
This switch allows you to s et the Router’s wirel ess modes. Ther e are
several modes.
Note: Some modes may require firmware updates to be enabled.
for 2�4gHz netwo rks
1� off
This mode will turn OFF the Router’s access point, so no wire less
devices can join the ne twork. Turning off t he wireless func tion of your
Router is a great way to s ecure your networ k when you are away from
home for a long period of time, or don’t wa nt to use the wirel ess feature
of the Router at a cer tain time.
2� 802�11b&802�11g
Setting the Router to th is mode will allow only 802.11b- and g-compliant
devices to join the net work
3� 802�11b&802�11g&802�11n
Setting the Router to th is mode will allow 802.11b-, 802.11g-, and
802.11n-compliant devices to join the network.
4� 802�11n only
Setting the Router to th is mode will allow draft 802.11n-compliant
devices to join the net work, keeping out 802.11g and 802.11b devices.