Configure Wireless Settings

Configure Wireless Settings

This section describes the options available from the Wireless pages that you can use to configure the parameters of the WAP to meet your specific requirements and needs.

Wireless > Basic Settings

Setting up your residential gateway for wireless communication provides you with the freedom to connect to the Internet from any location within range of the WAP without having to use wired connections. Select the Basic Settings tab to open the Wireless Basic Settings page.

The Wireless Basic Settings page allows you to choose your wireless network mode and other basic features.

Wireless Network: Enable or Disable

Wireless Configuration: Manual or Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Network Mode

Radio Band

Channel Width

Standard Channel

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

When you select Wi-Fi Protected Setup as your wireless configuration, many settings will be pre-configured. WPS allows simplified setup that allows you to easily attached new WPA-enabled devices to your network.

Important: When using WPS mode, WEP is not supported. If you must use WEP encryption, WPS must be disabled by setting the Wireless Configuration to Manual.

Note: WPS is the default setting.

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4034441 specifications

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