In order to configure the connection configuration for wireless clients, you need to go to the next page of the web configuration manager
Menu items:
Disable (does not require information)
Accept (requires input of information)
Reject (requires input of information)
For security purposes, ASUS 802.11g AP allows you to allow or block the connection of certain wireless clients.
The default setting "Disable" allows any clients to connect. "Accept" only allows clients entered on this page to connect. "Reject" blocks connections from clients entered on this page.
Adding MAC addresses
The list of known clients contains the MAC addresses of clients connected to the AP. To add a MAC address to the access control list, simply select the MAC address from the list, then click the "Address" button.
SETTING RADIUS
In this section you can set additional parameters for connecting to the RADIUS server. This is required when selecting the authentication method "WPA-Enterprise/ WPA2-Enterprise" or "Radius with 802.11 x" on the page Wireless -> Interface.
Server IP Address- This field specifies the IP address of the RADIUS server to use 802.11X authentication and dynamic verification of WEP keys.
Server Port- This field indicates the UDP port number used by the RADIUS server.
Connection Secret- This field specifies the password for connecting to the RADIUS server.
Note: Click the "Finish" button to save the settings and reboot the ASUS 802.11g AP or click "Save" to save.GUEST ACCOUNT
In this section, you can create a guest account for wireless access. Select Yes in the Enable Guest Account field.
ADDITIONALLY
In this section, you can set additional parameters for wireless functions. Default values are recommended for all items in this window.
In this window you can also set the operating mode (AP, Adapter, or Repeater).
Enable AfterBurner- In this field you can enable AfterBurner mode for faster data transfer. AfterBurner mode requires setting the authentication method in Open System and the mode in AP.
Hide SSID-"No" is the default option so wireless clients can see your ASUS 802.11g AP SSID and connect to the access point. If you select "Yes", your ASUS 802.11g AP will not be shown to wireless clients and you must manually enter the ASUS 802.11g AP SSID to connect. To restrict access to your ASUS 802.11 g AP, select "Yes". For security reasons, change the SSID to something else.
Set AP Isolated- Select Yes to prevent wireless clients from communicating with each other.
Data Rate (Mbps)- In this field you can specify the data transfer speed. Leave it on "Auto" for maximum performance.
Basic Rate Set- This field indicates the base speed supported by wireless clients. Use "1 & 2 Mbps" only for backward compatibility with older clients.
Fragmentation Threshold (256-2346)- Fragmentation is used to split 802.11 frames into smaller pieces (fragments) that are sent separately. Enable fragmentation by setting a specific threshold for packet size. If your WLAN is experiencing excessive collisions, experiment with different fragmentation values to increase the reliability of frame transmission. For normal use, it is recommended to set the default value (2346).
RTS Threshold (0-2347)- The RTS/CTS function (ZNO - request to send / DNO - permission to send) is used to minimize mutual influence between wireless stations. When RTS/CTS is enabled, the router refrains from sending data until the RTS/CTS response is completed. Enable the RTS/CTS feature by setting a certain packet size threshold. It is recommended to set the default value (2347).
DTIM Interval (1-255)- DTIM (Delivery Traffic Message) message used to inform users in power saving mode to wake up the system to receive broadcast or multicast messages. Enter the DTIM time interval for clients in power saving mode. The default value (3) is recommended.
Beacon Interval (1-65535)-This field specifies the time interval in milliseconds after which the system sends a message about the readiness of the connected device. The default value (100 milliseconds) is recommended.
Enable Frame Bursting- In this field you can enable frame-bursting mode for faster data transfer to clients that support frame-bursting.
Radio Power- Output power can be set to 1-84, but the default value is recommended.
Enable WMM- In this field you can enable WMM for accelerated media transfer
Enable WMM No-Acknowledgment- In this field you can enable WMM No-Acknowledgement
Mode- In this field you can set the operating mode to AP or repeater.
When setting to repeater mode, you should set the parameters for the repeater:
Enable Individual Wireless Setting- Selecting "Yes" applies the settings set on this page to the repeater. Selecting "No" applies the settings set to Wireless -> Interface Repeater to the repeater.
Other security settings are the same as on Wireless -> Interface.
In the advanced wireless network settings on ASUS routers, you can find the WMM APSD parameter. What is it and what is it for?!
WMM APSD function is a special energy saving mechanism in WiFi standards. It controls the use of the wireless access point radio module on the one hand, and the Wi-Fi adapter of a laptop, tablet or phone on the other hand, providing longer operation for battery-powered devices. Support for the function is required on both sides.
For mobile devices such as iPhone or iPad, enabling this functionality allows you to save from 10% to 30% of battery charge. To do this on an ASUS router, you need to go to the “Wireless Network” section and open the “Professional” tab. At the very bottom of the list of parameters there will be an item “Enable WMM APSD”, which must be activated.
WMM APSD technology uses a longer beacon interval and a different DTIM period so that whenever the mobile device goes into sleep mode, the ASUS router will keep a data buffer for it.
The function has two subtypes:
It is worth considering that if your devices do not support this technology, then it is better to disable it on the router. Otherwise, problems with the stability of the WiFi wireless network may occur.
In order to provide wireless network clients with a certain level of Quality of Service QOS, a special standard was created Wi-Fi Multimedia — WMM.
Some network equipment manufacturers call it slightly differently - Wi-Fi Multimedia Extensions, WME. The IEEE 802.11e standard is used as a basis, which provides the basic QOS capabilities for WiFi.
Currently, WMM defines four classes of service for wireless network traffic:
This technology does not provide a means of absolute and unconditional prioritization. But nevertheless, it allows packets with priority to be transmitted faster than others due to lower delays compared to lower priority ones.
There are no problems with the compatibility of devices with and without support for the WMM function. If traffic comes from a device that does not support this technology, then it is perceived as best-effort, i.e. with non-guaranteed delivery.
Although now it is quite difficult to find a modern router or access point without WMM QOS support, since it is supported by most manufacturers of network equipment and other electronics. On older devices, support for Wi-Fi Multimedia functionality can often be activated by installing new firmware.
Pros and cons of WMM technology
Pros:
+ widely supported by many equipment manufacturers;
+ increases the efficiency of the wireless network;
+ allows you to increase the battery life of phones and tablets due to U-APSD power management;
+ works for voice traffic and video;
+ allows you to achieve maximum transmission speed over the air;
Minuses:
— not supported in older devices;
— does not provide 100% priority for voice traffic;
How to enable WMM on a router
By default, the wireless traffic prioritization feature on many modems and routers is disabled. In order to enable WMM QOS on the router, you need to go to its web interface (usually by IP address or ), open the wireless network settings and check the appropriate box. This is how it is done on TP-Link routers:
And this is how it is done on the Zyxel Keenetic router:
Roughly speaking, look for the option in the general network settings. If it is not there, look in the advanced settings. In some cases (as on D-Link routers), WMM QOS settings are located in a separate menu item.
Requirements for use
Updated 08-31-2011 14:38:25 PM
This article is suitable for:
TL-WN721NC, Archer T6E, TL-WDN3800, Archer T4UHP, Archer T4E, TL-WN722NC, TL-WN781ND, TL-WN723N, TL-WN422G, TL-WN811N, TL-WN321G, Archer T4U, Archer T2U Nano, Archer T600U Plus, Archer T2UHP, TL-WN821N, TL-WN851N, Archer T5E, TL-WN881ND, TL-WN861N, TL-WN951N, T4U V2, Archer T9E, Archer T600U Nano, TL-WN722N, TL-WN727N, TL -WN821NC, Archer T9UH, Archer T3U, TL-WDN3200, TL-WN350G, TL-WN822N, Archer T4UH V2, Archer T8E, TL-WN310G, Archer T2U Plus, TL-WN725N, TL-WN721N, Archer T2U, TL-WN350G D, TL- WDN4200, TL-WN7200ND, TL-WN322G, Archer T2UH, Archer T4UH, TL-WN751N, TL-WN422GC, Archer T1U, TL-WDN4800, TL-WN751ND
Ad Hoc mode, also called peer-to-peer mode, allows nodes to communicate directly (point to point) without the need to use an access point, as shown in the following figure. No fixed infrastructure. To communicate with each other, nodes must be in the same range. You can get more information about the Ad Hoc network on Wikipedia.
Ad Hoc Mode
A wireless Ad Hoc network must consist of at least 2 clients. In this article, we also take two computers as an example: Computer A and Computer B.
Note: Before you begin setup, make sure that the Windows Zero Configuration (WZC) service is running. If you don't know whether it's running or not, click here to check your settings.
1. Create an Ad Hoc network profile on computer A
Step 1: Go to Control Panel -> Network Connections and find Wireless Network Connection. Right-click on Wireless Network Connection and select Properties.
Step 2: In the Wireless Networks tab, click the Add button.
Step 3: In the Connections tab of the Wireless Network Properties window, enter the Wireless Network Name [SSID]. In our example, the name of the wireless network is adhoctest. Then, at the bottom of the window, check the box next to This is a direct computer-to-computer connection; access points are not used. Then click OK.
Step 4: After completing Step 3, a network profile named adhoctest should appear in Preferred Networks. Click OK to save the settings.
2. Manually configure the IP address on computer A
Step 5: Right-click on Wireless Network Connection and select Properties.
Step 6: In the General tab, double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Step 7: Check Use the following IP address and enter the IP address and subnet mask. Then click OK.
Step 8: Click OK in the Wireless Network Connection - Properties window.
3. Search for Ad Hoc Network on Computer B
Step 9: Right-click on Wireless Network Connection, select View available wireless networks.
Step 10: Search for adhoctest wireless network (which was installed on computer A) in the search box. Then double-click on it and click Connect anyway.
