4.1.3 WiFi
This option allows you to configure basic features of the wireless LAN interface. You
can enable or disable the wireless LAN interface, hide the network from active scans,
set the wireless network name (also known as SSID) and restrict the access to your
wireless network based on the physical addresses of the clients.
The WiFi option is divided in 3 simple menus:
“2.4GHz network”:
Consult the table below for descriptions of these options.
Enable wireless
interface
that enables or disables the wireless LAN
interface. When selected, the wireless network is enabled.
SSID
[1-32 characters]
Sets the wireless network name. SSID stands for Service Set
Identifier. All stations must be configured with the correct
SSID to access the WLAN. If the SSID does not match, that
user will not be granted access.
Hide SSID Select Hide SSID to protect the access point from detection by
wireless active scans. To check AP status in Windows XP, open
Network Connections from the start Menu and select View
Available Network Connections. If the access point is
hidden, it will not be listed there. To connect a client to a hidden
access point, the station must add the access point manually to
its wireless configuration.
Channel number Select in the drop down the channel number you wish to use for
your wireless network. If you have no preference you can select
‘Auto’ and the router will automatically select the best channel.
Click Apply Change to implement new configuration settings.
“Security”:
