User's Guide

M5250
3G Mobile Wi-Fi User Guide
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Figure 4-21 Wireless Basic Settings
 Wireless Network Name (SSID): SSID is short for Service Set Identification, which is for
you to distinguish the different wireless network. The default SSID of this device is
TP-LINK_M5250_XXXXXX (XXXXXX stand for the last 6 characters of the MAC address of
the device.) You can rename it as your preference, but the value is limited to 32 characters
at most and also it is case-sensitive (For example, TEST is NOT the same as test.). Later
on it will displays in the wireless network list searched by your devices.
 Enable SSID Broadcast: Select to enable or disable this function. When wireless clients
search the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID
broadcast by the device. If you Enable SSID Broadcast, the Wireless device will broadcast
its name (SSID) on the air; otherwise, you have to manually type in the SSID and then you
can join its network.
 Region: Select your region from the drop-down list. This field specifies the region where
the wireless function of the device can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless
function of the device in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your
country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.
 Channel: Select your channel from the drop-down list. If you select Auto, then the device
will choose the best channel automatically. It is not necessary to change the wireless
channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.
 Wireless Mode: You are provided with five wireless modes here: 11b Only, 11g Only, 11n
Only, 11bg Mixed and 11bgn Mixed. The default wireless mode is 11bgn Mixed. If your
wireless network card didn‟t work well in 11bgn Mixed mode, try 11bg Mixed mode.
 Wireless Security: You are provided with two modes of wireless security here: Not
Secured, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.