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Setting up your wireless router

Changing the Wireless Channel

There are a number of operating channels from which you can choose. In the United States, there are 11 channels. In Australia, the United Kingdom, and most of Europe, there are 13 channels. In a small number of other countries, there are other channel requirements. Your router is configured to operate on the proper channels for the country in which you reside. The channel can be changed, if needed. If there are other wireless networks operating in your area, your network should be set to operate on a channel that is different than the other wireless networks.

Extension channel

The IEEE 802.11n draft specification allows the use of a secondary channel to double the bandwidth (see “Using the bandwidth switch” on page 27). An appropriate extension channel will be displayed when operating in 40 MHz mode (see “Using the wireless mode switch” on page 26). The channel can be changed, if needed.

Changing the wireless network name (SSID)

To identify your wireless network, a name (SSID for Service Set Identifier) is used. The SSID is your network name. The default network name of your router is “Dynex” followed by six digits that are unique to your router. You can change this to anything you choose, or you can leave it unchanged. Keep in mind, if you decide to change your wireless network name, and there are other wireless networks operating in your area, your network name needs to be different from other wireless networks. To change the SSID, type the SSID that you want to use in the SSID field and click Apply Changes. The change is immediate. If you make a change to the SSID, your wireless-equipped computers may also need to be reconfigured to connect to your new network name. Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change.

Using the wireless mode switch

Your router can operate in three different wireless modes: 802.11n&802.11g&802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11b. The different modes are explained below.

802.11n&802.11g&802.11b

Setting your router to this mode will allow 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11n-compliant devices to join the network. This is the factory default mode and ensures successful operation with all Wi-Fi-compatible devices.

802.11g

802.11g mode works with 802.11g clients only. This mode is recommended only if you want to prevent 802.11b clients from accessing your network. To switch modes, select the desired mode from the Wireless Mode list, then click Apply Changes.

Off

This mode will turn OFF your router’s access point, so no wireless devices can join the network. Turning off the wireless function of your router is a great way to secure your network when you are away from home for a long period of time or don't want to use the wireless feature of your router at a certain time.