Linksys NWR04B manual Ssid, Channel

Network Everywhere® Series

Figure 5-4

The next screen (Figure 5-5) will ask you to verify that the Router is connect- ed properly. Connect the Router as shown, without connecting the power or modem. Click the Next button to continue. If you wish to step back in the setup process, click the Back button. To print this screen, click the Print button.

Figure 5-5

Wireless Cable/DSL Router

When the screen shown in Figure 5-6 appears, connect the power for the Router and modem, using a surge protector. Some of the Router’s lights should come on as shown on the screen. Verify that your connection is working properly before clicking the Next button to continue. If you wish to step back in the setup process, click the Back button. To print this screen, click the Print but- ton.

Figure 5-6

On the next screen that appears, shown in Figure 5-7, you will configure the Router’s wireless settings. As this is a wireless router, it can be used with your wireless devices. However, all settings must be the same for the wireless devices to be able to communicate with each other. Verify that the following settings are the same as your other wireless devices:

SSID	Think of this as the wireless network’s name. While the
	default setting is “wireless”, you should change it to some-
	thing unique. It is case sensitive and should not exceed 32
	alphanumeric characters.
Channel	The preferred settings for this, the channel on which the
	wireless signal is broadcast, are 1, 6, and 11.

SSID Broadcast This broadcasts the SSID, allowing access to all nearby wire- less devices. For increased security, disable this option.

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