DIR-842V2 AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
User Manual
Configuring via Web-based Interface
Parameter Description
Hide SSID
If the switch is moved to the right, other users cannot see your Wi-Fi
network. It is recommended not to hide the network in order to
simplify initial configuration of the wireless network.
BSSID
The unique identifier for this wireless network. You cannot change
the value of this parameter, it is determined in the device's internal
settings. The field is displayed in the settings of the existing wireless
network.
Max Associated Clients
The maximum number of devices connected to the wireless network.
When the value 0 is specified,
the device does not limit the number
of connected clients.
Enable shaping
Move the switch to the right to limit the maximum bandwidth of the
wireless network. In the Shaping field displayed, specify the
maximum value of speed (Mbit/s).
Move the switch to the left not to limit the maximum bandwidth.
Broadcast wireless
network
If the wireless network
broadcasting is disabled, devices
cannot connect to the wireless network. Upon that DIR-842V2 can
connect to another access point as a wireless client.
To enable/disable broadcasting on a schedule, click the Set
schedule button (
). In the opened window, you can create a
new schedule (see the Schedule section, page 225) or use
existing one. Existing schedules are displayed in the
execution drop-down list in the simplified mode.
To enable broadcasting at the time specified in the schedule and
disable it at the other time, select the
broadcasting value from the Action drop-down list and click the
SAVE button.
When the wireless connection is disabled, the device
will not be able to enable broadcasting of this wireless network on
schedule.
To disable broadcasting at the time specified in the schedule and
enable it at the other time, select the
broadcasting value from the Action drop-
SAVE button.