Set Up the Wireless Router
To set up your wireless router, follow the manufacturer instructions that are included with the product. Some vendors might have written guides, and some might want you to use a CD that will help with the wireless router setup. The installation instructions will most likely have you configure some initial settings, but you will need to keep in mind several things, as discussed in the following list. Do not worry if you are not prompted during the setup to configure all these items, because you will have a chance to change all the settings later.
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Do not use security or encryption methods.
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Use a service set identifier (SSIDnetwork name) that describes your business/organization or attentions. For example, a café might use "Free Hotspot at Bob's Café." If the hotspot is being put in just for the local youth club, you might want to use something such as "Youth Club Hotspot."
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Configure a channel that is not being used by other nearby wireless networks. You should also try to use the nonoverlapping channels of 1, 6, and 11. However, try to avoid channel 6, because it is the default channel that most wireless devices use; therefore, it is likely the most congested channel.
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Use mixed mode so that users who have either B or G wireless adapters can connect to your hotspot.
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