Chapter 5

SpeedTouch™ Web Interface

5.6.5 Access Point Settings

Availability This page is only available on SpeedTouch™ devices equipped with a wireless access point.

Accessing the Access

Proceed as follows:

Point settings

1

In the left menu, click Home Network.

 

2

Under Wireless, click the name of the Access Point you want to view or

configure.

The Access Point names have the following format: “WLAN: “ +

Network Name, for example “WLAN: SpeedTouch123456”.

Overview The Overview page displays a brief overview of the current configuration.

Details The Details page displays a more detailed overview of the current configuration.

Under Configuration, the following fields are available:

Interface Enabled:

Indicates whether the wireless interface is enabled or disabled.

Physical Address:

Displays the Base Service Set Identifier (BSSID) of the selected Access Point.

Network Name (SSID):

Displays the network name of your WLAN.

Interface Type:

Displays one of the following interface types:

802.11b

Only stations that are configured in 802.11b mode can associate.

802.11b(legacy)/g

This is a special compatibility mode for 802.11b/g and is in fact designed for older types of b-clients. Use this mode if you are experiencing problems with wireless clients that connect to the SpeedTouch™ Access Point.

802.11b/g

Only stations that are configured in 802.11b/g mode can associate.

802.11g

Only stations that are configured in 802.11g mode can associate.

Actual Speed:

Displays the current transmission speed.

Channel Selection:

Displays whether you select a fixed channel yourself or the SpeedTouch™ selects a channel for you.

Region:

Displays your region.

Channel:

Displays the channel that is currently used by the Access Point.

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