Billion 800VGT Router
TX PowerLevel: This function enhances the wireless transmitting signal strength. Users may adjust this power level from minimum 0 up to maximum 255.
Note: Maximum power Level is not necessarily the best choice in all cases. choose the most suitable level for your network and environment.
Connected: Shown as true or false. This is the connection status between the wireless card and the network.
AP MAC Address: this is the unique hardware address of the Access Point.
AP Firmware Version: The Access Point firmware version.
Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
This is a wireless access point mode that enables wireless linking and communication with other access points. It is easy to install - simply define the peer AP’s MAC address. The WDS system gives a cost saving and flexible method of extending wireless range, since no extra wireless client device is required to bridge between two access points. Using WDS, the user can extend an existing wired or wireless infrastructure network to create a larger network.
In addition, the WDS connection can provide network security in WEP mode. The WEP key encryption must be the same for both access points.
WDS Service: The default setting is Disabled. Check Enable radio button to activate this function.
Peer WDS MAC Address: this is the associated AP’s MAC Address. It is important that your peer’s AP must include your MAC address in order to allow the AP’s to acknowledge and communicate with each other.
Note: For MAC Address, Semicolon ( : ) must be included.
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