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NB504 User Guide YML864Rev1
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• Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the
wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.
• Mode - Select the desired wireless mode. The options are:
• 54Mbps (802.11g) - Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the router.
• 11Mbps (802.11b) - Only 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the router.
Note: The default is “54Mbps (802.11g)”, which allows both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations to connect to the router.
• Enable Wireless Router Radio - The wireless radio of this Router can be enabled or disabled to allow
wireless stations access. If enabled, wireless stations will be able to access the router, otherwise,
wireless stations will not be able to access.
• Enable SSID Broadcast - If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless Router SSID
will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.
• Enable Wireless Security – The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the
wireless stations will be able to connect the router without encryption. It is recommended strongly that
you choose this option to encrypt your wireless network. The encryption settings described below.
• Security Type - You can select one of the following Security types:
• WEP - Select WEP authentication type based on 802.11 authentications.
• WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - Select WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared passphrase.
• WPA /WPA2 - Select WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on Radius Server.
• Security Options - You can select one of the following authentication options:
• When you select WEP for Security type you can select the following Security options:
• Automatic - Select Shared Key or Open System authentication type automatically based on the
wireless station request.
• Shared Key - Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication.
• Open System - Select 802.11 Open System authentication.
• When you select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for Security type you can select Automatic, WPA –PSK or
WPA2-PSK as Security options.
• When you select WPA/WPA2 as an Security type you can select Automatic WPA or WPA2 as
Security option.
• WEP Key Format - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII Code Format stands for
any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. Hexadecimal format stands for any
combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length.
• WEP Key settings - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key
information for your network in the selected key radio button. These values must be identical on all
wireless stations in your network.
• Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit) for encryption. “Disabled”
means the WEP key entry is invalid.
• For 64-bit encryption - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero
key is not permitted) or 5 ASCII characters.
• For 128-bit encryption - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero
key is not permitted) or 13 ASCII characters.
• For 152-bit encryption - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero
key is not permitted) or 16 ASCII characters.
• Encryption - When you select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK or WPA/WPA2 for Authentication Type you can
select either Automatic, TKIP or AES as Encryptions.