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TROUBLESHOOTING
5. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Date Encryption”. This setting will
have to be identical to the Router that you set up.
6. Type in your encryption key in the “Network key” box.
Important: Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63
characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key
must be used on all of the clients that you set up.
7. Click “OK” to apply settings.
What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and
draft 802.11n?
Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards,
which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is
based on the designation for certifying network standards. The
most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits
information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps; and
draft 802.11n works at 108Mbps. See the following chart for more
detailed information.
Wireless Comparison Chart
Wireless
Technology
G
(802.11g)
G Plus MIMO
(802.11g with
MIMO MRC)
N MIMO
(draft 802.11n
with MIMO)
N1 MIMO
(draft 802.11n
with MIMO)
Speed* Up to 54Mbps* Up to 54Mbps* Up to
300Mbps*
Up to
300Mbps*
Frequency Common
household
devices such
as cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2.4GHz
Common
household
devices such
as cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2.4GHz
Common
household
devices such
as cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2.4GHz
Common
household
devices such
as cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2.4GHz
Compatibility Compatible
with 802.11b/g
Compatible
with 802.11b/g
Compatible
with draft
802.11n** and
802.11b/g
Compatible
with draft
802.11n** and
802.11b/g
Coverage* Up to 400 ft.* Up to 1,000 ft.* Up to 1,200 ft.* Up to 1,400 ft.*
Advantage Common—
widespread
use for Internet
sharing
Better
coverage and
consistent
speed and
range
Enhanced
speed and
coverage
Leading
edge— best
coverage and
throughput
*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your
networking environment.
**This Router is compatible with products based on the same version of
the draft 802.11n specifications and may require a software upgrade for
best results.
