AT&T Plug&Share 6800G - Manual (Page 15)

Basic System Settings
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Wireless settings
Options on this page allow you to control security features that can protect your privacy. Remember that
all devices connected to the wireless network must share the same security settings.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help
• SSID: (Default at&t) The Service Set Identifier is the name of your wireless local area network. The
factory default name is "at&t". For privacy, you should change this to a unique name. If you leave the
default name, users of other wireless networks nearby may have access to your computers or your
Internet access (if they are using the same SSID). Remember that all computers on your network
must share the same SSID.
• Channel: (Default 6) The router uses radio signals to communicate with other devices on the network.
You can change the frequency by selecting a different channel. Remember that all computers on your
network must use the same channel. Devices using AT&T Plug&Share
™ wireless adapters will auto-
matically detect the channel used by the router and change to it.
You may have to change the channel if you are experiencing problems such as intermittent connec-
tion and disconnection. You can perform a site survey on your wireless adapter to find out which
channels are being used by other wireless networks nearby. If other networks use the same channel
(or an adjacent one), change yours to one as far away as possible from the others in use. (For example,
if other networks use channels 6, 9 and 11, try changing yours to channel 1.)
Security
Security options allow you to choose the type of encryption you prefer. Click a radio button to select one:
• Open System: No security. Not recommended.
• Shared Key: Moderate security (see page 16).
• WPA: Suitable only for large enterprise networks (see page 16).
• WPA-PSK: High security for home, home-office & small business (see page 16).
Wizard
Wireless
ISP Connection
DHCP
Click a radio
button to display
options for the
security type you
prefer