Linksys X6200 - Page 191

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Network Name (SSID)------The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the network name
shared by all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not
exceed 32 keyboard characters. The default is Linksys followed by the last 5 digits
of the router’s serial number, which is found on the bottom of the router. If you
used the setup software for installation, then the default Network Name is
changed to an easy-to-remember name.
Note—If you restore the router’s factory default settings (by pressing the Reset
button or using the Administration > Factory Defaults screen), the Network Name
will return to its default value, and all devices on your wireless network will need to
be reconnected.
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Security Mode------See Security Modes below.
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Channel Width------For best performance in a network using Wireless-A, Wireless-
AC and Wireless-N devices, select Auto (20 MHz or 40 MHz or 80 MHz). For a
channel width of 20 MHz, select 20 MHz only. For a channel width of 20 or 40
MHz, select Auto (20 MHz or 40 MHz).
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Standard Channel------Select the channel from the drop-down list for Wireless-B,
Wireless-G, and Wireless-N networking. If you are not sure which channel to select,
then keep the default, Auto.
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SSID Broadcast------When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless
networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the router. To
broadcast the router’s SSID, keep the default, Enabled. If you do not want to
broadcast the router’s SSID, then select Disabled.
Security Modes
Security Option Strength
W
PA2 Personal/Enterprise
S
trongest
W
PA2/WPA Mixed Mode
W
PA2: Strongest
W
PA: Strong
W
PA Personal/Enterprise
S
trong
WEP
Basic
Notes
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Whatever mode you chose, each device in your wireless network MUST use that
mode and the same passphrase, or shared key in the case of a RADIUS server.
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If using WEP (not recommended), select a level of WEP encryption, (40/64-bit 10
hex digits) or 104/128-bit (26 hex digits) . The default is 40/64-bit (10 hex digits).
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