ZyXEL Communications P-660HN-T1H User Manual

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P-660HN-T1H User’s Guide
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8  
Wireless LAN
8.1  Overview 
This chapter describes how to perform tasks related to setting up and optimizing 
your wireless network, including the following.
• Turning the wireless connection on or off.
• Configuring a name, wireless channel and security for the network.
• Using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) to configure your wireless network.
• Setting up multiple wireless networks.
• Using a MAC (Media Access Control) address filter to restrict access to the 
wireless network.
• Setting up a Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
• Performing other performance-related wireless tasks.
8.1.1  What You Can Do in the Wireless LAN Screens
This section describes the ZyXEL Device’s Network > Wireless LAN screens. Use 
these screens to set up your ZyXEL Device’s wireless connection.
• Use  the  AP screen (see 
) to turn the wireless 
connection on or off, set up wireless security, configure the MAC filter, and make 
other basic configuration changes.
• Use  the  More AP screen (see 
to set up multiple 
wireless networks on your ZyXEL Device.
• Use  the  WPS screen (see 
) to enable or disable WPS, 
generate a security PIN (Personal Identification Number) and see information 
about the ZyXEL Device’s WPS status.
• Use  the  WPS Station (see 
) screen to set up WPS by 
pressing a button or using a PIN.
• Use  the  WDS screen (see 
) to set up a Wireless 
Distribution System, in which the ZyXEL Device acts as a bridge with other 
ZyXEL access points.
• Use  the  Scheduling screen (see 
) to configure the 
dates/times to enable or disable the wireless LAN.