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section Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Using the Wireless Mode Switch Your Router can operate in three different wireless modes: "802.11g- Auto", "802.11g-Only", and "802.11g-LRS". The different modes are 2 explained below. 802.11g-Auto Mode 3 In this mode, the Router is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients simultaneously. This is the factory default mode and ensures successful operation with all Wi-Fi-compatible devices. If 4 you have a mix of 802.11b and 802.11g clients in your network, we recommend setting the Router to 802.11g-Auto mode. This setting 5 should only be changed if you have a specific reason to do so. 802.11g-Only Mode 6 802.11g-Only mode works with 802.11g clients only. This mode is recommended only if you want to prevent 802.11b clients from accessing your network. To switch modes, select the desired 7 mode from the "Wireless Mode" drop-down box. Then, click "Apply Changes". 8 802.11g-LRS Mode We recommend you DO NOT use this mode unless you have a very specific reason to do so. This mode exists only to solve unique 9 problems that may occur with some 802.11b client adapters and is NOT necessary for interoperability of 802.11g and 802.11b standards. 10 When to Use 802.11g-LRS Mode In some cases, older 802.11b clients may not be compatible with 802.11g wireless. These adapters tend to be of inferior design and 11 may use older drivers or technology. 802.11g-LRS (Limited Rate Support) allows these clients to be compatible with the newer 12 802.11g technology. Switching to this mode can solve problems that sometimes occur with these clients. If you suspect that you are using a client adapter that falls into this category of adapters, first check 13 with the adapter vendor to see if there is a driver update. If there is no driver update available, switching to 802.11g-LRS mode may fix your problem. Please note that switching to 802.11g-LRS mode may decrease 802.11g performance slightly. 57

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Using the Wireless Mode Switch
Your Router can operate in three different wireless modes: “802.11g-
Auto”, “802.11g-Only”, and “802.11g-LRS”. The different modes are
explained below.
802.11g-Auto Mode
In this mode, the Router is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g
wireless clients simultaneously. This is the factory default mode and
ensures successful operation with all Wi-Fi-compatible devices. If
you have a mix of 802.11b and 802.11g clients in your network, we
recommend setting the Router to 802.11g-Auto mode. This setting
should only be changed if you have a specific reason to do so.
802.11g-Only Mode
802.11g-Only mode works with 802.11g clients only. This mode
is recommended only if you want to prevent 802.11b clients from
accessing your network. To switch modes, select the desired
mode from the “Wireless Mode” drop-down box. Then, click
“Apply Changes”.
802.11g-LRS Mode
We recommend you DO NOT use this mode unless you have a very
specific reason to do so. This mode exists only to solve unique
problems that may occur with some 802.11b client adapters and is
NOT necessary for interoperability of 802.11g and 802.11b standards.
When to Use 802.11g-LRS Mode
In some cases, older 802.11b clients may not be compatible with
802.11g wireless. These adapters tend to be of inferior design and
may use older drivers or technology. 802.11g-LRS (Limited Rate
Support) allows these clients to be compatible with the newer
802.11g technology. Switching to this mode can solve problems that
sometimes occur with these clients. If you suspect that you are using
a client adapter that falls into this category of adapters, first check
with the adapter vendor to see if there is a driver update. If there
is no driver update available, switching to 802.11g-LRS mode may
fix your problem.
Please note that switching to 802.11g-LRS mode may
decrease 802.11g performance slightly
.