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W
IRELESS
C
ONFIGURATION
The wireless settings section displays configuration settings for the access
point functionality of the Mini Broadband Router. It includes the following
sections:
◆ “Basic Settings” on page 64
◆ “Advanced Settings” on page 68
◆ “WLAN Security” on page 74
◆ “Wireless Distribution System (WDS)” on page 81
◆ “Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)” on page 84
◆ “Station List” on page 87
B ASIC S ETTINGS
The IEEE 802.11n interface includes configuration options for radio signal
characteristics and wireless security features.
The Mini Broadband Router’s radio can operate in six modes, mixed
802.11b/g/n, mixed 802.11b/g, mixed 802.11g/n, 802.11n only, 802.11b
only, or 802.11g only. Note that 802.11g is backward compatible with
802.11b, and 802.11n is backward compatible with 802.11b/g at slower
data transmit rates.
The Mini Broadband Router supports two virtual access point (VAP)
interfaces. One VAP is the primary (Network Name SSID), and the other
one is referred to as "Multiple SSID1." Each VAP functions as a separate
access point, and can be configured with its own Service Set Identification
(SSID) and security settings. However, most radio signal parameters apply
to all VAP interfaces.
Traffic to specific VAPs can be segregated based on user groups or
application traffic. All VAPs can have up to 64 wireless clients, whereby the
clients associate with these VAPs the same as they would with a physical
access point.
N OTE :
The radio channel settings for the access point are limited by local
regulations, which determine the number of channels that are available.