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2 Type the Network Name (SSID).
3 Make sure all the wireless adapters for your PCs
have the same SSID.
4 Use the menus to select the correct Transfer Rate,
Header Length (preamble) and operating Channel.
5 Click Apply.
The values are saved and stored in the configuration
software.
Setting your transfer rate
Ignore this setting unless all your devices have an option
to set a short header length.
• Select auto to automatically select the best transfer
rate (recommended).
Setting your operating channel
When selecting your channel:
• Ensure each wireless adapter in the network can
operate on the same channel.
• Only switch channels when interference is preventing
a good connection. You might first try channels 1, 6,
and 11 (since these channels do not overlap).
Using system tools
The System Tools screen provides tools for
troubleshooting. See Using the system tools on your
gateway on page 71.
• Upgrade your configuration software
– You can
periodically check the Web to see if there are any
new upgrades to the configuration software. Once
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