Article ID:887
Objective
Wireless networks are computer networks that are not connected by cables. A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a type of wireless network that links multiple devices over a short distance through the use of radio communication.
The objective of this document is to help you understand how to configure the basic wireless setup on a WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point.
Applicable Device
• WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point
Software Version
• 2.0.5.3
Basic Wireless Settings
Step 1. Log in to the web configuration utility and choose Wireless > Basic Settings. The Basic Wireless Settings page opens:
Step 2. Choose a mode from the Wireless Network Mode drop-down list.
• Disable — Disables wireless connectivity completely. This might be useful during system maintenance.
• B-Only — Connects all the wireless client devices to the access point at Wireless-B data rates with maximum speed at 11 Mbps.
• G-only — Connects both Wireless-N and Wireless-G client devices at Wireless-G data rates with maximum speed at 54Mbps. Wireless-B clients cannot be connected in this mode.
• N-only — Connects only Wireless-N client devices at Wireless-N data rates with maximum speed at 300 Mbps.
• B/G-Mixed — Connects both Wireless-B and Wireless-G client devices at their respective data rates. Wireless-N devices can be connected at Wireless-G data rates.
• B/G/N-Mixed — (Default) Connects all the wireless client devices at their respective data rates in this mixed mode.
Step 3. Choose a channel from the Wireless Channel drop-down list. The channel determines which frequency your network will operate in. If you are experiencing poor performance, try changing to another channel. When devices operate at the same frequency, interference occurs and causes connectivity issues.
Step 4. In the SSID Name field, enter a name for the SSID. The SSID is the unique name identifier for the WLAN. In order to have devices communicate with each other, the SSID is shared among all PCs in the network. You may specify up to 4 SSIDs.
Step 5. Choose Enabled or Disabled from the SSID Broadcast drop-down list. SSID broadcast enables the access point to identify itself as an available network. Also it will broadcast the SSID information so that other clients can browse and discover the SSID. When Disabled is chosen, the SSID is not broadcasted and the clients have to manually enter the SSID name and password to connect to the WAP4410N.
Step 6. Click Save to save your settings.