ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide

BASIC WIRELESS SETTING

Wireless Radio:

This indicates whether or not the WLAN of the X-550 is turned on or off. Please use the dip switch at the rear of the X-550 to manually enable or disable the WLAN.

Wireless Network Name:

When you are browsing for available wireless networks, this is the name that will appear in the list (unless Visibility Status is set to Invisible, see below). This name is also referred to as the SSID. For security purposes, it is recommended to change from the factory default SSID.

Visibility Status:

The Invisible option allows you to hide your wireless network. When this option is set to Visible, your wireless network name is broadcast to anyone within the range of your signal. If you're not using encryption then they could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network.

Auto Channel Select:

If you select this option, the router automatically finds the channel with least interference and uses that channel for wireless networking. If you disable this option, the router uses the channel that you specify with the following Channel option.

Channel:

A wireless network uses specific channels in the 2.4GHz wireless spectrum to handle communication between clients. Some channels in your area may have interference from other electronic devices. Choose the clearest channel to help optimize the performance and coverage of your wireless network.

Transmission Rate:

By default the fastest possible transmission rate will be selected. You have the option of selecting the speed if necessary.

802.11 Mode:

If all of your devices can connect in 802.11g Mode, you can change the mode to 802.11g only. If you have some devices that are 802.11b, leave the setting at Mixed.

Super G™ Mode:

Super G Turbo Modes must use channel 6 for communication. For Super G with Static Turbo, 802.11 Mode must be set to 802.11g. For proper operation, RTS threshold and Fragmentation Threshold on the ADVANCED -> Advanced Wireless screen should both be set to their default values.

Super G Turbo mode must be used with AtherosTM wireless chipset. Please consult your client device manufacturer for more information.

Super G without Turbo:

Performance enhancing features such as Packet Bursting, FastFrames, and Compression.

Super G with Static Turbo:

This mode is not backwards compatible with non-Turbo (legacy) devices. This mode should only be enabled when all devices on the wireless network are Static Turbo enabled.

Super G with Dynamic Turbo:

This mode is backwards compatible with non-Turbo (legacy) devices. This mode should be enabled when some devices on the wireless network are not Turbo enabled but support other Super G features mentioned above.

WIRELESS SECUIRITY SETTING

WEP:

A method of encrypting data for wireless communication intended to provide the same level of privacy as a wired network. WEP is not as secure as WPA encryption. To gain access to a WEP network, you must

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