Setup wireless – basic page description – Scientific Atlanta DPR300 Series User Manual

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WebSTAR DPR300 Series Cable Modem Gateway User’s Guide

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Setup Wireless – Basic Page Description

This section describes the section headings and fields descriptions of the Setup
Wireless – Basic page.

If you make changes in the Setup Wireless – Basic page, click Apply to

apply and save your wireless basic settings.

Field Name

Description

Service Set Identifier
(SSID)

The name assigned to your WAP area of coverage

The SSID field should contain the product name

WebSTAR

.

New Channel (1-11)

Allows setting a communications channel for your WAP

For systems with multiple WAPs, adjacently

located WAPs must be set to output channels that are at
least 2 channels apart.

Example:

If one WAP is set to channel 1, then the

adjacent WAP should have a channel that is higher than
channel 3, for example, set to channel 4.

If your wireless network is not operating correctly, or if
external devices are interfering with your signal, try
selecting a different channel.

Current Channel

Present channel the WAP is using

Encryption Mode

Shows current encryption mode

Firmware Version

Shows current firmware version


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