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Using the Broadcast SSID Feature
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.
For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID. Doing so
will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning for the
presence of wireless networks. To turn off the broadcast of the SSID, remove
the check mark from the box next to “Broadcast SSID”, and then click “Apply
Changes”. The change is immediate. Each computer now needs to be set to
connect to your specific SSID; an SSID of “ANY” will no longer be accepted.
Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information
on making this change.
Protected Mode Switch
As part of the 802.11g specification, Protected mode ensures proper operation
of 802.11g clients and access points when there is heavy 802.11b traffic in
the operating environment. When Protected mode is ON, 802.11g scans for
other wireless network traffic before it transmits data. Therefore, using this
mode in environments with HEAVY 802.11b traffic or interference achieves
best performance results. If you are in an environment with very little—or
no—other wireless network traffic, your best performance will be achieved
with Protected mode OFF.