Setting up your wireless router

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Configuring the Wireless Network Settings

Clicking on the header of the Wireless tab will take you to the Wireless page. Under the Wireless tab, there are links that allow you to make changes to the wireless network settings.

Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID)

To identify your wireless network, an SSID (Service Set Identifier) is used. The default SSID of the router is “Dynex”. You can change this to anything you want to or you can leave it unchanged. If there are other wireless networks operating in your area, you will want to make sure that your SSID is unique (does not match that of another wireless network in the area). To change the SSID, type in 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: “g and b”, “g only”, and “b only”. The different modes are explained below.

g and b Mode–In this mode, the router is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients simultaneously. This is the factory default mode and ensures successful operation with all Wi-Fi-compatible devices. If you have a mix of 802.11b and 802.11g clients in your network, we recommend setting the router to g and b mode. This setting should only be changed if you have a specific reason to do so.

g only Mode–g only 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.

b only Mode–We recommend you DO NOT use this mode unless you have a very specific reason to do so. This mode exists only to solve unique problems that may occur with some 802.11b client adapters and is NOT necessary for interoperability of 802.11g and 802.11b standards.