Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router
SSID Broadcast: By default, the Wireless Barricade will transmit the SSID in the wireless beacons as part of the normal wireless protocol. To increase your wireless security the SSID Broadcast can be disabled. (Default: Enable)
Wireless Mode: Set the communication mode
for the Wireless Barricade. (Default: Long Range Mixed (11b+11g))
The Long Range Mixed (11b+11g) is an enhanced operation mode. It provides a long range wireless connectivity of 328 feet associated with the IEEE 802.11b standards by offering faster speeds and longer distances from a wireless access point to a wireless PC card.
g Nitro: The g Nitro implemented by Intersil’s Prism Nitro technology dramatically enhances your wireless network speeds. It provides up to 30% more throughput in an 11g only environment, and improves network throughput by 3 times in mixed mode. (Default: Enable)
Transmission Rate: As the wireless client moves further away from the Wireless Barricade, then the wireless data rate reduces. The transmit data rate from the Wireless Barricade can be fixed or set to Auto. (Default: Auto)
Wireless Channel: The wireless channel is set in the Wireless Barricade. The wireless PCs will automatically scan the wireless channels to detect and use the same channel as the Wireless Barricade. (Default: 6)
Note: The available channel settings are limited by local regulations.
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