User guide

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THE ADVANCED TAB
Before making any changes to the Advanced tab, please check your wireless
settings on other systems, as these changes will alter the effectiveness of the
Wireless Network Access Point. In most cases, these settings do not need to be
changed.
• Fragmentation Threshold. If you experience a high packet error rate, try to
slightly increase your Fragmentation Threshold. The value should remain at its
default setting of 2,346. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may
result in poor performance.
• RTS Threshold. This value should remain at its default setting of 2,346.
Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are
recommended.
Wireless Network Access Point
Instant Wireless
TM
Series
THE BASIC SETTING TAB
The Wireless Network Access Point will automatically detect the settings to
your wireless network. Changing these values will alter your current wireless
network configuration.
• ESSID. The ESSID or SSID is the unique name shared among all points in
a wireless network. The ESSID must be identical for all points in the wire-
less network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters. Make
sure that all points in the wireless network are the same. Verify that you’re
using the correct ESSID and click the Apply button to set it.
• Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to corre-
spond with your network settings, between 1 and 11 (in North America). All
points in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to func-
tion correctly. Verify that the correct channel is selected and click the Apply
button to set it, then click the Yes button to accept the changes in the dialog
box that appears.
• Access Point Name. You may assign any name to your Access Point.
Unique, memorable names are helpful, especially if you are employing
multiple Access Points on the same network.