PROLiNK WNR1004 Wireless-N User manual - Manual (Page 60)

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Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless Portable Router.
Solution 2: The Wireless Portable Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent.
Use the Content Filter Settings feature to allow the use of Internet applications, which do not
function correctly.
If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function. This should work with almost
every application, but:
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It is a security risk, since the firewall is disabled.
• Only one (1) PC can use this feature.
A.4 Wireless Access
Problem 1: My PC can't locate the Wireless Portable Router.
Solution 1: Check the following:
1. Your PC is set to Infrastructure Mode. (Access Points are always in Infrastructure Mode)
2. The SSID on your PC and the Wireless Portable Router are the same.
Remember that the SSID is case-sensitive. So, for example "Workgroup" does NOT match
"workgroup."
3. Both your PC and the Wireless Portable Router must have the same setting for security.
The default setting for the Wireless Portable Router security is disabled, so your wireless
station should also have security disabled.
4. If security is enabled on the Wireless Portable Router, your PC must have security
enabled, and the key must be matched.
5. To see if radio interference is causing a problem, see if connection is possible when close
to the Wireless Portable Router.
Remember that the connection range can be as little as 100 feet in poor environments.
Problem 2: Wireless connection speed is very slow.
Solution 2: The wireless system will connect at the highest possible speed, depending on the distance
and the environment. To obtain the highest possible connection speed, you can experiment
with the following:
1. Wireless Portable Router location
Try adjusting the location and orientation of the Wireless Portable Router.
2. Wireless Channel
If interference is the problem, changing to another channel may show a marked
improvement.
3. Radio Interference
Other devices may be causing interference. You can experiment by switching other
devices off, and see if this helps. Any "noisy" devices should be shielded or relocated.
4. RF Shielding
Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will
mean high access speed is only possible when close to the Wireless Portable Router.