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WIRELESS Commonly Used Configuration Options

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Section 3 Configuration Figure 3-9c Bottom of WIRELESS Page - WDS and Access Control WIRELESS Page - Commonly Used Configuration Options The following configuration options are highlighted in white on the WIRELESS Page, for easy reference. These fields are the most commonly used or adjusted, in supporting typical uses of the WA840 as a wireless access point or a wireless-only broadband router. The rest of the configuration options are provided primarily for advanced users. Field Network Name (SSID): Channel: Description Sets the Network Name (also known as SSID, or Service Set Identifier) of the WA840 wireless interface. When a client looks to connect wirelessly to this WA840, this SSID will be the identifier by which they recognize the network. The SSID can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters. FACTORY DEFAULT: motorola + the Wireless MAC address Sets which wireless channel to use (e.g., when Country is set to the United States, the available channels are numbered 1 through 11). If you encounter poor wireless performance due to interference, you can switch the channel. FACTORY DEFAULT: 11 3-44 WA840

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Section 3
Configuration
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WA840
Figure 3-9c Bottom of WIRELESS Page – WDS and Access Control
WIRELESS Page – Commonly Used Configuration Options
The following configuration options are highlighted in
white
on the WIRELESS Page, for
easy reference.
These fields are the most commonly used or adjusted, in supporting typical
uses of the WA840 as a wireless access point or a wireless-only broadband router.
The rest of the configuration options are provided primarily for advanced users.
Field
Description
Network Name
(SSID):
Sets the Network Name (also known as SSID, or Service Set
Identifier) of the WA840 wireless interface.
When a client looks to connect wirelessly to this WA840, this SSID
will be the identifier by which they recognize the network.
The SSID can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
motorola
+ the Wireless MAC address
Channel:
Sets which wireless channel to use (e.g., when
Country
is set to the
United States, the available channels are numbered 1 through 11).
If you encounter poor wireless performance due to interference, you
can switch the channel.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
11