Dell TrueMobile 2300 User Manual

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When you configure the Wireless Broadband Router, you must set the wireless parameters listed below. If you are adding theWireless Broadband Router to an existing wireless network, see your network administrator or the person who initially set upthe wireless network. If you are unfamiliar with the wireless settings, see the descriptions below.NOTE: You must change each client’s wireless adapter settings to match the Wireless Broadband Router settings.Use the factory defaults for the Wireless Broadband Router, unless the default settings have been changed. In thiscase, note the changes, and use the new settings for each wireless network card. For assistance configuring awireless network card, see the card’s documentation.Setting Possible ValuesNetwork Name (SSID) (wireless by default)Channel (6 by default)Network Name (SSID)The network name is a value that identifies a collection of wireless devices found in a particular network. The default value forthe Wireless Broadband Router is "wireless". All workstations and access points must use the same SSID to be able tocommunicate with one another.The SSID is a 32-character field, and the value is case sensitive. For example, your street address or some other identifier ofthe physical location of the WLAN, your name, your company name, or the company name and department, a favorite sloganor saying, etc.ChannelThe Wireless Broadband Router can operate on a variety of channels. Units within close proximity to one another must be ondifferent channels. If you have just one unit, then the default, channel 6, is probably adequate. If you have multiple accesspoints in your network, it is suggested to stagger the channels for each unit. It is advisable to use the default unless there is aspecific reason for changing the channel such as interference from microwaves, cellular phone towers, or other access points inthe area.Click NEXT to continue.Back to TopWireless SecurityData encryption provides added security by encoding network communications using an encryption key. Your WirelessBroadband Router, in conjunction with wireless network adapters that support encryption, can scramble your transmitted data tomake it very difficult for someone to eavesdrop or intercept your information. Two methods of data encryption are available:WEP and WAP. If you wish to enable wireless security, check the Enable Wireless Security box.WEPIf you wish to enable WEP encryption, select WEP in the Network Authentication list.Setting Possible ValuesKey Format Hexadecimal Digits / ASCII CharactersKey Length 40 bits (5 characters) / 104bits (13 characters)Key1, Key2, Key3, Key4 <user-defined>There are two levels of WEP encryption: 40(64)-bit and 104(128)-bit, with 104(128)-bit being the more secure. The WEP