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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface section 1 Using the Wireless Mode Switch Your WURE can operate in three different wireless modes: "54gAuto", "54g-Only", and "54g-LRS". The different modes are explained 2 next. 54g-Auto Mode 3 In this mode, the WURE is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients simultaneously. This mode is the factory default and ensures full compatibility with Wi-Fi-compatible devices. Set the 4 WURE to 54g-Auto mode if you have a mix of 802.11b and 802.11g clients in your network. This is the recommended setting for your WURE 5 and should only be changed if you have a specific reason to do so. 54g-Only Mode 54g-Only mode is compatible with 802.11g clients only. Use this 6 mode only if you do not have any 802.11b clients that need access to the network. To switch modes, select the desired mode from the 7 drop-down box next to "Wireless Mode" then click "Apply Changes". 54g-LRS Mode It is not recommended you 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 54g-LRS Mode In some cases, older 802.11b clients may not be compatible with 802.11g wireless. These adapters tend to be of lesser design or use older drivers or technology. 54g-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 54g-LRS mode may fix your problem. Please note that switching to 54g-LRS mode may decrease 802.11g performance. Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United States, there are 11 channels. In the United Kingdom and most of Europe, there are 13 channels. In a small number of other countries, there are other channel requirements. Your WURE is configured to operate on the proper channels for the country you 19

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Using the Wireless Mode Switch
Your WURE can operate in three different wireless modes: “54g-
Auto”, “54g-Only”, and “54g-LRS”. The different modes are explained
next.
54g-Auto Mode
In this mode, the WURE is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g
wireless clients simultaneously. This mode is the factory default and
ensures full compatibility with Wi-Fi-compatible devices. Set the
WURE to 54g-Auto mode if you have a mix of 802.11b and 802.11g
clients in your network. This is the recommended setting for your WURE
and should only be changed if you have a specific reason to do so.
54g-Only Mode
54g-Only mode is compatible with 802.11g clients only. Use this
mode only if you do not have any 802.11b clients that need access
to the network. To switch modes, select the desired mode from the
drop-down box next to “Wireless Mode” then click “Apply Changes”.
54g-LRS Mode
It is not recommended you 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 54g-LRS Mode
In some cases, older 802.11b clients may not be compatible with
802.11g wireless. These adapters tend to be of lesser design or use
older drivers or technology. 54g-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 54g-LRS mode may fix your problem.
Please note that switching to 54g-LRS mode may decrease
802.11g performance.
Changing the Wireless Channel
There are a number of operating channels you can choose from.
In the United States, there are 11 channels. In the United Kingdom
and most of Europe, there are 13 channels. In a small number of
other countries, there are other channel requirements. Your WURE
is configured to operate on the proper channels for the country you