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Using the Bandwidth Switch
This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless bandwidth modes. There are
several modes available:
1) 20MHz only
Setting the Router to this mode allows only 20MHz operation. This mode is
compatible with N, draft 802.11n-, 802.11g-, and 802.11b-compliant devices, but
will limit N, draft 802.11n-compliant devices’ bandwidth by half. Reducing
bandwidth to 20MHz-only operation might solve some wireless problems.
2) 20MHz/40MHz Auto
Setting the Router to this mode allows it to switch automatically between 20MHz
and 40MHz operation. This mode enables 40MHz operation, to maximize speed
for N, draft 802.11n-compliant devices when conditions permit. When a legacy
802.11g access point is presented and occupies an adjacent secondary channel,
the Router automatically reverts to 20MHz operation to maximize compatibility.
We recommend using this as the default mode.
Using the Broadcast SSID Feature
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. For
security, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID. Doing so will
keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning for the
presence of wireless networks. To turn off the broadcast of the SSID, remove the
check mark from the box next to “Broadcast SSID”, and then click “Apply
Changes”. The change is immediate. Each computer now needs to be set to
connect to your specific SSID; an SSID of “ANY” will no longer be accepted.
Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on
making this change.
Protected Mode Switch
Protected mode ensures proper operation of N, draft 802.11n-compliant devices
on your wireless network when 802.11g or 802.11b devices are present or when
there is heavy 802.11g or 802.11b traffic in the operating environment. Use
protected mode if your network consists of a mix of Belkin N Wireless Cards and
802.11g or 802.11b cards on your network. If you are in an environment that
includes little to no 802.11g or 802.11b wireless network traffic, you will achieve
the best N wireless performance with protected mode OFF. Conversely, in an
environment with HEAVY 802.11g or 802.11b traffic or interference, you will
achieve the best N wireless performance with protected mode ON. This will
ensure N wireless performance is not affected.
802.11e/WMM QoS Switch
Allows you to turn ON or OFF wireless QoS.
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