Accton Wireless Broadband Corp. FIU176205000W User Manual

System Configuration

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The IEEE 802.11n interfaces include configuration options for radio signal 
characteristics and wireless security features. 

The wireless AP/Router can operate in five modes, mixed 802.11b/g/n, mixed 
802.11b/g, 802.11b only, 802.11g only or 802.11n only. Also note that 802.11g is 
backward compatible with 802.11b, and 802.11n is backward compatible with both 
802.11b/g at slower data transmit rates.

Each radio supports two virtual access point (VAP) interfaces, referred to as WLAN1 
and WLAN2. Each VAP functions as a separate access point, and can be configured 
with its own Service Set Identification (SSID) and security settings. However, most 
radio signal parameters apply to both VAP interfaces. The configuration options are 
nearly identical, and are therefore both covered in this section of the manual.

Traffic to specific VAPs can be segregated based on user groups or application 
traffic. Both VAPs can have up to 64 wireless clients, whereby the clients associate 
with these VAPs the same as they would with a physical access point.

Note: The radio channel settings for the access point are limited by local regulations, 

which determine the number of channels that are available. See “Specifications” 
on page B-1“ for additional information on the maximum number channels 
available.

The hardware switch feature to toggle between Router and AP Mode, located on the 
base of the wireless AP/Router, affects some of the Wireless Interface parameters. 
However, most radio signal parameters apply in both modes so will be described 
together in the following sections.

Changing settings in the Wireless Settings configuration and clicking “submit" 
prompts you to either “Reboot” for your changes to immediately take effect, or 
“Continue” to continue making configuration changes without them taking effect until 
you next reboot.