Configuring Wi-Fi Parameters
Step 1: Choose the WLAN tab and choose 2.4G Basic Network Settings. (If you want to configure
5G Wi-Fi, choose 5G Basic Network Settings.)
Step 2: In the pane, select the Enable WLAN option box. In the dialog box that is displayed, set the
basic Wi-Fi parameters, including the SSID, authentication mode, and encryption mode.
-SSID: See the nameplate on the device
-WPA PreSharedKey: See the nameplate on the device
SSID indicates the name of a wireless network searched by the Wi-Fi terminal; WPA PreSharedKey
indicates the authentication password for the Wi-Fi terminal to access a wireless network.
Step 3: Click Apply.
NOTE
ONTs support Wi-Fi. The wireless network coverage of an ONT is affected by walls (number,
thickness, position, and material), ceilings, and other objects that wireless signals need to traverse.
Besides, the material type and background radio frequency (RF) noise also affect the coverage of a
wireless network. You can maximize the coverage of a wireless network using the following
methods:
1. Decrease the number of walls and ceilings between the ONT and other network
devices.
Each wall or ceiling reduces the coverage diameter of a wireless network by 1 to 30 meters. Place
the ONT at a proper place where wireless signals need to traverse a minimum number of walls and
ceilings.
2. Observe the straight line rule when installing network devices.
The distance for which signals have to traverse at a 45° corner of two 0.5 meter-thick walls reaches
approximately 1 meter. Therefore, place devices at places where signals can directly traverse walls
or ceilings.
3. Note the impact of building materials on the wireless network coverage.
A metal door or aluminum wall may limit the coverage of a wireless network. Install access points,
wireless routers, and computers, so signals can traverse walls or open passageways. Materials and
objects such as fiberglass products, metal products, insulation walls, filing cabinets, bricks, and
concrete weaken wireless signals.
4. When connecting an ONT to a wireless network, keep it far from
the following devices:
– Electronic devices or components that produce RF noises. (Keep a distance of more than 2 meters
between such a device and the ONT.)
– 2.4 GHz wireless mobile phones and X-10 devices (such as microwave ovens, home security
systems, blue-tooth devices, and refrigerators) greatly weaken or even eliminate wireless signals.
Even when a 2.4 GHz wireless mobile phone is not connected to a wireless network, the phone base
still sends signals that interfere the wireless network.
5. Recommended installation height: ≥ 1 m (distance between the
ONT and floor).
6. Distance between the ONT and nearby walls: ≥ 30 cm (reserving
enough space around the ONT when the ONT is horizontally placed).
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio ommunications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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