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This page includes most basic settings needed to configure a network. Its sections include MultiWAN, WAN Settings, Ethernet Ports Configuration, | This page includes most basic settings needed to configure a network. Its sections include MultiWAN, WAN Settings, Ethernet Ports Configuration, | ||
- | Default | + | Default settings are denoted with an asterisk |
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* For example, (in "/ | * For example, (in "/ | ||
* “USB0” in the filename means the device is connected to the first USB port. | * “USB0” in the filename means the device is connected to the first USB port. | ||
- | * Devices listed as "/ | + | * Devices listed as "/ |
* “ACM” in the device name type means a device type of: “Abstract Control Model” \\ \\ | * “ACM” in the device name type means a device type of: “Abstract Control Model” \\ \\ | ||
* To get modem details, log on via Telnet/SSH and use " | * To get modem details, log on via Telnet/SSH and use " | ||
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**PIN Code: **the 3-digit PIN code for the SIM card associated with your cell account. | **PIN Code: **the 3-digit PIN code for the SIM card associated with your cell account. | ||
- | * Leave this blank if your SIM card code was deactivated. \\ | + | * Leave this blank if your SIM card code was deactivated. \\ |
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**Modem init string: **enter the modem' | **Modem init string: **enter the modem' | ||
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This Multilink PPP version lets a modem bond the bandwidth of multiple PPPoE sessions.\\ | This Multilink PPP version lets a modem bond the bandwidth of multiple PPPoE sessions.\\ | ||
- | **Route Modem IP: **lets you access a modem/ | + | **Route Modem IP: **allows quick access |
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* Usually used to check a DSL modem' | * Usually used to check a DSL modem' | ||
* (Default: 10). | * (Default: 10). | ||
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* [Auto] - WiFi clients automatically negotiate the best protocol. | * [Auto] - WiFi clients automatically negotiate the best protocol. | ||
* Recommended unless you're highly experienced with WiFi. | * Recommended unless you're highly experienced with WiFi. | ||
- | * Compatibility issues may occur. The “logical” setting isn't always best. \\ \\ | + | * Compatibility issues may occur. The “logical” setting isn't always best. \\ \\ |
* [A Only] - allows clients to connect using only 802.11a. \\ \\ | * [A Only] - allows clients to connect using only 802.11a. \\ \\ | ||
* [N Only] - allows clients to connect using only 802.11n. \\ \\ | * [N Only] - allows clients to connect using only 802.11n. \\ \\ | ||
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* [AC Only] - allows clients to connect using only 802.11ac. | * [AC Only] - allows clients to connect using only 802.11ac. | ||
- | \\ (Default: Auto) | + | \\ (Default: Auto) \\ Only r2021.8 and later have have a separate setting for 802.11ac. Any 2.4 GHz band interface will have separate Mode settings.\\ \\ |
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- | Only r2021.8 and later have have a separate setting for 802.11ac. Any 2.4 GHz band interface will have separate Mode settings.\\ \\ | + | |
**SSID: | **SSID: | ||
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The 5GHz band is less prone to interference and noise, because on that band, 20 MHz channels don't overlap. Interference is more common on the 2.4 GHz band. | The 5GHz band is less prone to interference and noise, because on that band, 20 MHz channels don't overlap. Interference is more common on the 2.4 GHz band. | ||
- | Usually, it's fine to choose a larger channel width. However, if you see slow traffic, or clients having trouble authenticating/ | + | Usually, it's fine to choose a larger channel width. However, if you see slow traffic, or clients having trouble authenticating/ |
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- | 802.11n can use 40 MHz channel width. However, for legacy compatibility, | + | |
**Control Sideband: | **Control Sideband: |