Cisco E4200 User Guide - Page 16

Linksys E4200 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 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-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices, select Auto (20 MHz or 40 MHz). For a channel width of 20 MHz, keep the default, 20 MHz only. Channel Select the channel from the drop-down list for Wireless-B, Wireless-G, and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) networking. If you are not sure which channel to select, then keep the default, Auto. 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. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a feature that makes it easy to set up your wireless network. If you have client devices, such as wireless printers, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Three methods of Wi-Fi Protected Setup are available. Use the method that applies to the client device you are configuring. Chapter 2: Advanced Configuration Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) NOTE: Wi-Fi Protected Setup configures one client device at a time. Repeat the instructions for each client device that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Light Activity •• The Cisco logo on the top panel of the router functions as the Wi-Fi Protected Setup light. •• When the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process is active, the light flashes slowly. When the Wi-Fi Protected Setup is successful, the light is continuously lit. •• If there is an error, the light flashes quickly for two minutes; please wait and try again. •• Wait until the light is continuously lit, before starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session. •• Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. NOTE: Make sure you configure one client device at a time. Maximum Performance Wireless-N Router Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button a. Click or press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the client device. b. Click the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup button on the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, OR press and hold the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the back panel of the router for one second. 13