Wireless – NetComm NB6W User Manual

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Wireless

This page allows you to configure the router as an Access Point. You may setup the settings for security,
access control, and repeater features for this device.

Basic

– NB6W and NB6Plus4W only

To set the basic configuration for the wireless features, please open Basic page from the Wireless menu.

Enable Wireless Network:
Click this check box to enable the wireless network function.

Wireless main Network Name (SSID):

The main SSID ‘Station Set Identifier’ for your wireless network; replace with name of your choice. All
stations must be configured with the correct SSID to access the WLAN. If the SSID does not match
with the wireless client, it will not be able to join the network. Min one character, max 32.
If you do not check “Hide Wireless Main Network” item, the router will periodically broadcasts
its SSID to allow the wireless clients within the range to recognize its presence. This can create
a security hole since any wireless clients which receives the broadcast may be able to gain
unauthorised access to your network. Min one character, max 32.

Wireless Guest Network Name (SSID):

The Wireless Guest Network Name acts as a secondary SSID. It can be used to allow guests to access
your wireless network, using different security settings to those used for the Wireless Main Network
Name. If the SSID does not match with the wireless client, it will not be able to join the network.
If you do not check “Hide Wireless Main Network” item, the router will periodically broadcasts
its SSID to allow the wireless clients within the range to recognize its presence. This can create
a security hole since any wireless clients which receives the broadcast may be able to gain
unauthorised access to your network. Min one character, max 32.