Netgear WAC104 – Dual Band 802.11ac Wireless Access Point User Manual
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Description
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From the Channel menu, select Auto for automatic channel selection or select an individual
channel. The default selection is Auto.
channel. The default selection is Auto.
In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel
unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data
transfers). If this situation occurs, experiment with different channels to see
which is the best.
unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data
transfers). If this situation occurs, experiment with different channels to see
which is the best.
Note
If you use multiple WiFi access points (APs), reduce interference by selecting
different channels for adjacent APs. We recommend a channel spacing of
four channels between adjacent APs (for example, use Channels 1 and 5,
or 6 and 10).
different channels for adjacent APs. We recommend a channel spacing of
four channels between adjacent APs (for example, use Channels 1 and 5,
or 6 and 10).
Note
Channel
From the Mode menu, select one of the following modes:
•
Up to 54 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices
to join the network but limits 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 54 Mbps.
to join the network but limits 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 54 Mbps.
•
Up to 145 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring WiFi
networks. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network
but limits 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 145 Mbps.
networks. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network
but limits 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 145 Mbps.
•
Up to 300 Mbps. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b
devices to join the network and allows 802.11n devices to function at up to 300 Mbps. This
mode is the default mode.
devices to join the network and allows 802.11n devices to function at up to 300 Mbps. This
mode is the default mode.
WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Even if your
devices are capable of a higher speed, WPA-PSK security limits their
speed to 54 Mbps.
devices are capable of a higher speed, WPA-PSK security limits their
speed to 54 Mbps.
Note
Mode
By default, the access point broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name
(SSID) in their scanned network lists. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Enable SSID
Broadcast check box. Turning off the SSID broadcast provides additional WiFi security, but
users must know the SSID to be able to join the WiFi network of the access point.
(SSID) in their scanned network lists. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Enable SSID
Broadcast check box. Turning off the SSID broadcast provides additional WiFi security, but
users must know the SSID to be able to join the WiFi network of the access point.
Enable SSID
Broadcast
Broadcast
By default, 20/40 MHz coexistence is enabled to prevent interference between WiFi networks
in your environment at the expense of the WiFi speed. If no other WiFi networks are present
in your environment, you can clear the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box to increase
the WiFi speed to the maximum supported speed. The 20/40 MHz coexistence setting applies
to the 2.4 GHz band only.
in your environment at the expense of the WiFi speed. If no other WiFi networks are present
in your environment, you can clear the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box to increase
the WiFi speed to the maximum supported speed. The 20/40 MHz coexistence setting applies
to the 2.4 GHz band only.
Enable 20/40
MHz Coexistence
MHz Coexistence
Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings
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