RTS Threshold When the packet size is smaller the RTS threshold,
the wireless router will not use the RTS/CTS
mechanism to send this packet.
Beacon Interval This is the interval of time that this wireless router
broadcasts a beacon, which is used to synchronize
the wireless network.
Data Rate This is the rate this access point transmits data
packets. The access point will use the highest
possible selected transmission.
Preamble Type “Long Preamble” can provide better wireless LAN
Compatibility; “Short Preamble” can provide better
wireless LAN performance.
Broadcast ESSID By enabling Broadcast ESSID, every wireless
station located within the coverage of this access
point can discover this access point easily. If you’re
building a public wireless network, enabling this
feature is recommended. Disabling Broadcast ESSID
can provide better security.
IAPP Enabling IAPP will allow wireless station roaming
between IAPP-enabled access points within the same
wireless LAN.
802.11g Protection Also called CTS Protection. Enabling this function is
recommended, as it can decrease the rate of data
collision between 802.11b and 802.11g wireless
stations. When the protection mode is enabled, the
throughput of the AP will be a little lower.
Click “Apply” at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You
can now configure other sections or start using the router.
3.4.3 Security
This Wireless G VPN Router provides complete wireless LAN security functions,
include WEP, IEEE 802.11x, IEEE 802.11x with WEP, WPA with pre-shared key
and WPA with RADIUS. With these security functions, you can protect your
wireless LAN from illegal access. Just make sure your wireless stations use the
same security function.
3.4.3.1 WEP Only
When you select 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key, you need to enter WEP keys to
encrypt data. You can generate the key by yourself and enter it. You can also
enter four WEP keys and select one of them as a default key: Then the router
can receive any packets encrypted by one of the four keys.
