TX Rates – Select the data rate. Default is 1-2-5.5-11Mbps.

Preamble Type - Short preamble is the default setting. (High traffic networks should use the shorter preamble type.) The preamble defines the length of the CRC block used in communication between the Access Point and the roaming wireless Network adapters. (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors)

Authentication - Select Open system, Shared Key or Auto

Open System - The DI-514 will be visible to all devices on the network. This is the default setting.

Shared Key - In this mode, in order to access the DI-514 on the network, the device must be listed in the MAC Address Control List.

Auto - In this mode, all devices on the network can access the DI-514.

SSID Broadcast - Enable is the default setting. Choose Enable to broadcast the SSID across the network. All devices on a network must share the same SSID (Service Set Identifier) to establish communication. Choose Disable if you do not wish to broadcast the SSID over the network.

Tools > Admin

Admin

At this page, the DI-514 administrator can change the system password. There are two accounts that can access the Broadband Router’s Web- Management interface. They are admin and user. Admin has read/write access while user has read-only access. User can only view the settings but cannot make any changes.

Remote Management

Remote Management allows the DI-514 to be configured from the Internet by a web browser. A username and password is still required to access the Web-Management interface. In general, only a member of your network can

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D-Link DI-514 manual Tools Admin, Authentication Select Open system, Shared Key or Auto