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The PCX5000 includes an embedded 802.11b wireless access point to provide wireless connectivity
to the Internet. The Wireless Settings page is used to set the parameters needed for a wireless
network.
Wireless Enabled check box - When checked, the wireless 802.11b network is on. When
unchecked, the wireless 802.11b network is off.
Wireless Net Name entry box - Also called the ESSID, the Wireless Net Name is the unique name
shared by all devices on the wireless network. All wireless devices on the network MUST use the
same Wireless Net Name to communicate with each other and the access point. The name can be
up to 32 characters long. By default, the PCX5000 uses “PCX5000” as the Wireless Net Name.
Exclude Other Nets check box - When checked, the PCX5000 will only recognize wireless devices
whose network name exactly matches the one entered into the Wireless Net Name entry box.
Wireless devices whose network name does not match will not be allowed to connect to the network.
When unchecked, the PCX5000 allows wireless devices whose network name matches and
wireless devices whose network name is ‘ANY’ to connect. All other network names will be rejected.
Wireless Channel selection box - Selects the wireless channel to use. Valid selections are 1 to 11.
The default is 6.
Note: You may change the Wireless Channel number when other wireless devices or access
points exist in adjacent area.
Enable Wireless Encryption check box - When unchecked, wireless encryption is disabled. When
checked, the PCX5000 will utilize encryption to secure the wireless connection. Enabling wireless
encryption will expand the Wireless Settings configuration page.
Important Information!
Leaving the “Enable Wireless Encryption” check box unchecked may allow
an unauthorized user to gain access to your home network. It is strongly
recommended to enable wireless encryption if you are using a wireless
access device.