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DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide
Configure Basic Wireless Settings
Follow the instructions below to change basic wireless settings.
1. To disable the wireless interface: click in the Enable AP check box to remove the check mark and click the
Apply button. This will immediately disable the wireless access point, it is not necessary to restart the access
point to make this change.
2. If the wireless interface has been disabled: click the Enable AP check box to place a check mark in it. Click
the Apply button. It is not necessary to restart the access point unless you have also changed the channel or
SSID.
3. The SSID can be changed to suit your wireless network. Remember that any wireless device using the access
point must have the same SSID and use the same channel. The SSID can be a continuous character string (i.e.
no spaces) of up to 16 characters in length. To disable SSID sharing (SSID broadcast), click to slect the Hidden
SSID box. Click the Apply button to save any change to the SSID. A hidden SSID makes it more difficult for
wireless clients to join or leave the SSID as they must be manually configured to join.
4. The Channel: may be changed to channels that are available in your region. Channels available for wireless
LAN communication are subject to regional and national regulation. Click the Apply button to save any
change to the Channel.
5. Make sure you save the new wireless settings. Use the System Settings menu to save the new settings.
Wireless Security
The wireless LAN interface of the DSL-G624T has various security features used to limit access to the device or to
encrypt data and shared information. The available standardized security for wireless LAN includes WEP and WPA
Wireless security is configured with the Wireless Settings menu located in the Home directory.
Note
Before enabling any security function for wireless operation, it is recommended to be sure the
access point is working effectively. If possible, test the wireless interface to be sure stations
are able to associate with the DSL-G624T before changing security settings. When you have
successfully tested the AP, change the wireless security settings on the DSL-G624T before
making the changes to clients.
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