User's Manual

Pepwave MAX and Surf User Manual

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10 Advanced Wi-Fi Settings

Wi-Fi settings can be configured at Advanced>Wi-Fi Settings (or AP>Settings on

some models). Note that menus displayed can vary by model.

Wi-Fi Radio Settings

Operating

Country

This drop-down menu specifies the national/regional regulations which the Wi-Fi radio

should follow.

 If a North American region is selected, RF channels 1 to 11 will be available

and the maximum transmission power will be 26 dBm (400 mW).

 If European region is selected, RF channels 1 to 13 will be available. The

maximum transmission power will be 20 dBm (100 mW).

NOTE: Users are required to choose an option suitable to local laws and regulations.

Important Note

Per FCC regulation, the country selection is not available on all models marketed in

the US. All US models are fixed to US channels only.

Wi-Fi AP Settings

Protocol

This option allows you to specify whether 802.11b and/or 802.11g client association

requests will be accepted. Available options are 802.11ng and 802.11na. By default,

802.11ng is selected.

Channel

This option allows you to select which 802.11 RF channel will be utilized. Channel 1

(2.412 GHz) is selected by default.

Channel Width

Available options are 20 MHz, 40 MHz, and Auto (20/40 MHz) . Default is Auto (20/40

MHz), which allows both widths to be used simultaneously.

Output Power

This option is for specifying the transmission output power for the Wi-Fi AP. There are 4

relative power levels available – Max, High, Mid, and Low. The actual output power

will be bound by the regulatory limits of the selected country.