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Channel and SSID

You must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) to

be used by the Barricade Wireless Router and all of its wireless clients. Be

sure you configure all of its clients to the same values.

Parameter Description
ESSID Extended Service Set ID. The ESSID must be the same on the
Barricade and all of its wireless clients.
ESSID Broadcast Enable or disable the broadcasting of the SSID.
Wireless Mode This device supports both 11g and 11b wireless networks. Make
your selection depending on the type of wireless network that
you have.
Transmission Rate The default is Fully Automatic. The transmission rate is
automatically adjusted based on the receiving data error rate.
Usually the connection quality will vary depending on the
distance between the wireless router and wireless adapter. You
can also select a lower transmission data rate to maximize the
radio communication range.
Channel The radio channel used by the wireless router and its clients to
communicate with each other. This channel must be the same
on the Barricade and all of its wireless clients.
The Barricade will automatically assign itself a radio channel, or
you may select one manually.
g Nitro This is the turbo function for the 11g wireless network. Make
sure your clients also support this function before you enable it.