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ONFIGURING THE
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ARRICADE
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Channel and SSID
Enter your wireless network settings on this screen. You must specify a
common radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) to be used by the
Barricade and all of its wireless clients. Be sure you configure all of its
clients to the same value. For security purposes, you should change the
default SSID immediately.
Parameter Description
Wireless Network
Name (SSID)
The Service Set ID (SSID) is the name of your wireless
network. The SSID must be the same on the Barricade and
all of its wireless clients. (Default: SMC)
Broadcast Wireless
Network Name
Enable or disable the broadcasting of the SSID. If you
disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the
correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless
network “discovery” feature of some products such as
Windows XP. (Default: Enable)
Wireless Mode This device supports the following modes; 11g only, 11b
only, and 11b/g mixed mode. (Default: 11b/g mixed mode)