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WIRELESS CONFIGURATION
The wireless settings section displays configuration settings for the access point functionality of the Mini Broadband Router. It includes the following sections:
◆“Basic Settings” on page 65
◆“Advanced Settings” on page 69
◆“WLAN Security” on page 75
◆“Wireless Distribution System (WDS)” on page 82
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◆“Station List” on page 88
BASIC SETTINGS
The IEEE 802.11n interface includes configuration options for radio signal characteristics and wireless security features.
The Mini Broadband Router’s radio can operate in six modes, mixed 802.11b/g/n, mixed 802.11b/g, mixed 802.11g/n, 802.11n only, 802.11b only, or 802.11g only. Note that 802.11g is backward compatible with 802.11b, and 802.11n is backward compatible with 802.11b/g at slower data transmit rates.
The Mini Broadband Router supports two virtual access point (VAP) interfaces. One VAP is the primary (Network Name SSID), and the other one is referred to as "Multiple SSID1." Each VAP functions as a separate access point, and can be configured with its own Service Set Identification (SSID) and security settings. However, most radio signal parameters apply to all VAP interfaces.
Traffic to specific VAPs can be segregated based on user groups or application traffic. All VAPs can have up to 64 wireless clients, whereby the clients associate with these VAPs the same as they would with a physical access point.
NOTE: The radio channel settings for the access point are limited by local regulations, which determine the number of channels that are available.
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