Cisco E4200 User Guide - Page 15

Linksys E4200 Manual Setup Set up the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz wireless networks on this screen. NOTE: After you set up the wireless network(s), set up the wireless security settings. Go to "Wireless > Wireless Security" on page 14. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Manual) 5 GHz Wireless Settings Chapter 2: Advanced Configuration 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. Channel Width For best performance in a network using Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5 GHz) devices, keep the default, Auto (20 MHz or 40 MHz). For a channel width of 40 MHz, select 40 MHz Only. For a channel width of 20 MHz, select 20 MHz Only. Channel Select the channel from the drop-down list for Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5 GHz) networking. If you are not sure which channel to select, then keep the default, Auto (DFS). SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID (wireless network name) 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. 2.4 GHz Wireless Settings Basic Wireless Settings (Manual) > 5 GHz Wireless Settings Network Mode Select the wireless standards your network will support. •• Mixed If you have Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5 GHz) devices in your network, keep the default, Mixed. •• Wireless-A Only If you have only Wireless-A devices, select Wireless-A Only. •• Wireless-N Only If you have only Wireless-N (5 GHz) devices, select Wireless-N Only. •• Disabled If you do not have any Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5 GHz) devices in your 5 GHz network, select Disabled. NOTE: If you are not sure which mode to use, keep the default, Mixed. 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 Cisco followed by the last 5 digits of the router's serial number, which is Maximum Performance Wireless-N Router Basic Wireless Settings (Manual) > 2.4 GHz Wireless Settings Network Mode Select the wireless standards your network will support. •• Mixed If you have Wireless-N (2.4 GHz), Wireless-G, and Wireless-B devices in your network, keep the default, Mixed. •• Wireless-B/G Only If you have both Wireless-B and Wireless-G (2.4 GHz) devices in your network, select Wireless-B/G Only. •• Wireless-B Only If you have only Wireless-B devices, select Wireless-B Only. •• Wireless-G Only If you have only Wireless-G devices, select Wireless-G Only. •• Wireless-N Only If you have only Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices, select Wireless-N Only. •• Disabled If you have no Wireless-B, Wireless-G, and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices in your network, select Disabled. 12