WAP6806 User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 12
Wireless LAN
12.1 Overview
This chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your WAP6806. See
Section 1.1 on page 9 for an overview of wireless networks.
Note: Wireless LAN screens are not available when the WAP6806 is in Client mode.
12.2 What You Can Do
•Use the General screen to enable the Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G), enter the SSID and select the HT
physical mode (Section 12.4 on page 63).
•Use the Advanced screen to set the RTS Threshold and WMM (Section 12.5 on page 65).
•Use the Security screen to configure wireless security between the WAP6806 and the wireless
clients (Section 12.6 on page 66).
•Use the WPS screen to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to
configure security settings manually (Section 12.7 on page 69).
12.3 What You Should Know
Every wireless network must follow these basic guidelines.
• Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use the same SSID.
The SSID is the name of the wireless network. It stands for Service Set IDentity.
• If two wireless networks overlap, they should use different channels.
Like radio stations or television channels, each wireless network uses a specific channel, or
frequency, to send and receive information.
• Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use security compatible with the AP.
Security stops unauthorized devices from using the wireless network. It can also protect the
information that is sent in the wireless network.
12.3.1 Wireless Security Overview
The following sections introduce different types of wireless security you can set up in the wireless
network.
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