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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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networks. For best performance, use a channel that is at least five
channels away from the other wireless network. For instance, if another
network is operating on channel 11, then set your network to channel 6
or below. To change the channel, select the channel from the drop-down
list. Click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate.
Using the Broadcast SSID Feature
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.
For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID.
Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers that
are scanning for the presence of wireless networks. To turn off the
broadcast of the SSID, remove the check mark from the box next to
“Broadcast SSID”, and then click “Apply Changes”. The change is
immediate. Each computer now needs to be set to connect to your
specific SSID; an SSID of “ANY” will no longer be accepted. Refer to
the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on
making this change.
Protected Mode Switch
As part of the 802.11g specification, Protected mode ensures proper
operation of 802.11g clients and access points when there is heavy
802.11b traffic in the operating environment. When Protected mode is
ON, 802.11g scans for other wireless network traffic before it transmits
data. Therefore, using this mode in environments with HEAVY 802.11b
traffic or interference achieves best performance results. If you are in an
environment with very little—or no—other wireless network traffic, your
best performance will be achieved with Protected mode OFF.