8
Wireless LAN
8.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to perform tasks related to setting up and optimizing your wireless network, including the following.
•Turning the wireless connection on or off.
•Configuring a name, wireless channel and security for the network.
•Using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) to configure your wireless network.
•Setting up multiple wireless networks.
•Using a MAC (Media Access Control) address filter to restrict access to the wireless network.
•Setting up a Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
•Performing other
8.1.1What You Can Do in the Wireless LAN Screens
This section describes the ZyXEL Device’s Network > Wireless LAN screens. Use these screens to set up your ZyXEL Device’s wireless connection.
•Use the AP screen (see Section 8.2 on page 103) to turn the wireless connection on or off, set up wireless security, configure the MAC filter, and make other basic configuration changes.
•Use the More AP screen (see Section 8.3 on page 111) to set up multiple wireless networks on your ZyXEL Device.
•Use the WPS screen (see Section 8.4 on page 113) to enable or disable WPS, generate a security PIN (Personal Identification Number) and see information about the ZyXEL Device’s WPS status.
•Use the WPS Station (see Section 8.5 on page 114) screen to set up WPS by pressing a button or using a PIN.
•Use the WDS screen (see Section 8.6 on page 115) to set up a Wireless Distribution System, in which the ZyXEL Device acts as a bridge with other ZyXEL access points.
•Use the Scheduling screen (see Section 8.7 on page 117) to configure the dates/times to enable or disable the wireless LAN.
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