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==Summary==

==Summary==

The <b>Wireless</b> section of the Network tab can be used to manage and configure WiFi Access Points and WiFi Stations (clients) . This chapter of the user manual provides an overview of the Wireless section for {{{name}}} devices.

The <b>Wireless</b> section of the Network tab can be used to manage and configure WiFi Access Points, WiFi Stations (clients) and WiFi devices. This chapter of the user manual provides an overview of the Wireless section for {{{name}}} devices.

{{#switch: {{{series}}} | TAP100 | TAP200= | #default= {{Template:Networking_rutos_manual_basic_advanced_webui_disclaimer  

{{#switch: {{{series}}} | TAP100 | TAP200= | #default= {{Template:Networking_rutos_manual_basic_advanced_webui_disclaimer  

| series = {{{series}}}

| series = {{{series}}}

{{#switch: {{{wifi}}}

{{#switch: {{{wifi}}}

| 2 = {{{name}}} devices support IEEE 802.11b/g/n and 802.11e_WMM wireless technologies.

| 2 = {{{name}}} devices support IEEE 802.11b/g/n and 802.11e_WMM wireless technologies.

| 5 = {{{name}}} devices support IEEE 802.11ac (WiFi 5) with data transmission rates up to 867 Mbps (Dual Band, MU-MIMO), 802.11r fast transition.

| 5 = {{#switch: {{{name}}} | RUTC50 = {{{name}}} devices support IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax with data transmission rates up to 3603Mbps on 5GHz, 576Mbps on 2.4GHz (Dual Band, MU-MIMO), 802.11r fast transition.| #default = {{{name}}} devices support IEEE 802.11ac (WiFi 5) with data transmission rates up to 867 Mbps (Dual Band, MU-MIMO), 802.11r fast transition.}}

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The <b>SSIDs</b> section is used to configure your wireless access points (AP) and wireless clients (STA).

The <b>SSIDs</b> section is used to configure your wireless access points (AP) and wireless clients (STA).

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|TCR100 = [[File:Networking_rutos_manual_wireless_wifi_5_tcr1_v4.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

|TCR1 = [[File:Networking_rutos_manual_wireless_wifi_tcr1.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

|TAP100 = [[File:Networking_rutos_manual_wireless_wifi_tap100_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

|TAP100|TAP200 = [[File:Networking_rutos_manual_wireless_wifi_{{{wifi}}}_tap.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

|TAP200 = [[File:Networking_rutos_manual_wireless_wifi_tap200_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

|RUT241|RUT200|RUT951|RUT956|RUT906|RUT901 = [[File:Networking rutos manual wireless wifi 2 v4 mixed.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

|#default = [[File:Networking_rutos_manual_wireless_wifi_{{{wifi}}}_v4.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

|#default = [[File:Networking_rutos_manual_wireless_wifi_{{{wifi}}}_v4.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

}}

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Above is the overview of the SSIDS Overview window. It displays active access points{{#switch:{{{series}}}|TAP100|TAP200=.|#default=  and stations.}}  

Above is the overview of the SSIDS Overview window. It displays active access points{{#switch:{{{series}}}|TAP100|TAP200=.|#default=  and stations.}}  

Here you can turn on or off your WiFi interfaces, remove them or start configuring by clicking on  

Here you can turn on or off your WiFi interfaces, remove them or start configuring by clicking on  

  <b>Edit</b> button on the right side of interface.{{#switch:{{{series}}}|TAP100|TAP200=|#default= You can also configure your WiFi devices by clicking <b>Edit</b> button in the right side of each table header. To configure your Wireless device as Client press '''Scan''' button to scan the surrounding area and attempt to connect to a new wireless access point.}}

  <b>Edit</b> button on the right side of interface.{{#switch:{{{series}}}|TAP100|TAP200=|#default= To configure your Wireless device as Client press '''Scan''' button to scan the surrounding area and attempt to connect to a new wireless access point.}}

{{#ifeq: {{{series}}} | TCR1 |

{{#ifeq: {{{series}}} | TCR1 |

====Guest Network====

====Guest Network====

Most of us are aware, that network security is extremely important. If your WiFi network is not properly secured, it makes you and all of your home or office resources vulnerable to a variety of security threats. To stay ahead of the curve, many companies and home users have guest WiFi. Unlike your regular WiFi network that you or your company members use, the guest WiFi network restricts what your guests can do in your network. It gives visitors access to the Internet connection, but nothing else making you or your company a lot more secure.

Most of us are aware, that network security is extremely important. If your WiFi network is not properly secured, it makes you and all of your home or office resources vulnerable to a variety of security threats. To stay ahead of the curve, many companies and home users have guest WiFi. Unlike your regular WiFi network that you or your company members use, the guest WiFi network restricts what your guests can do in your network. It gives visitors access to the Internet connection, but nothing else making you or your company a lot more secure.|}}

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{{#switch:{{{series}}}|TAP100|TAP200= ===Radio Settings===|#default= ====Global Settings====}}

===Radio===

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The <b>{{#switch:{{{series}}}|TAP100|TAP200=Radio|#default=Global}} Settings</b> section is used for configuring WiFi hardware parameters. You can find this section {{#switch:{{{series}}}|TAP100|TAP200=|#default=by clicking the 'Edit' button next to a wireless device (<u>not an interface</u>)}} in the Network → {{#switch:{{{series}}}|TAP100|TAP200=Wireless → Radio page.|#default=SSIDS page:}}

The <b>Global Settings</b> section is used for configuring the country code which is used for regulatory purposes (different areas allow different maximum transmit power and operating frequencies) and WiFi hardware parameters. You can change parameters by clicking the 'Edit' button next to a wireless device (<u>not an interface</u>) in the Network → SSIDS page:

{{#switch:{{{name}}}

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|TCR1 = [[File:Networking_rutos_manual_wireless_radio_tcr1.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

|TAP100|TAP200 = [[File:Networking_rutos_manual_wireless_radio_{{{wifi}}}_tap.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

|TCR1 = [[File:Networking rutos manual wireless wifi 5 tcr1 v4.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

|#default = [[File:Networking_rutos_manual_wireless_radio_{{{wifi}}}.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

|RUT241|RUT200|RUT951|RUT956|RUT906|RUT901 = [[File:Networking rutos manual wireless wifi 2 v4 mixed.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

|#default = [[File:Networking_rutos_manual_wireless_wifi_{{{wifi}}}_v4.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

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{{#switch:{{{series}}}|TAP100|TAP200= ====General Setup====|#default= =====General Setup=====}}

<table class="nd-mantable">

        <td>country code; default: <b>US - United States</b></td>

The <b>General Setup</b> section is used to turn a wireless device on or off, select the operating frequency (WiFi mode and channel), transmit power and define a country code.  

 

The <b>General Setup</b> section is used to turn a wireless device on or off, select the operating frequency (WiFi mode, channel and channel width) and transmit power.  

A wireless 2.4 GHz WiFi channel requires a signaling band roughly 22 MHz wide, radio frequencies of neighboring channels numbers significantly overlap each other. Choose a WiFi channel according to the busyness of other channels. You can download a free WiFi analyzer app on your phone, laptop or other WiFi device and check which channel is the least populated.  

A wireless 2.4 GHz WiFi channel requires a signaling band roughly 22 MHz wide, radio frequencies of neighboring channels numbers significantly overlap each other. Choose a WiFi channel according to the busyness of other channels. You can download a free WiFi analyzer app on your phone, laptop or other WiFi device and check which channel is the least populated.  

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       <td>Mode</td>

       <td>Mode</td>

       <td>N | Legacy; default: <b>N</b></td>

       <td>{{#ifeq:{{{wifi6}}}| 1 | AX {{!}} N {{!}} Legacy; default: <b>AX</b> | N {{!}} Legacy; default: <b>N</b>}}</td>

       <td>Wireless N (802.11n) supports a maximum theoretical transfer rate of 300mbps with 2 antennas. It can reach up to 450 Mbps with 3 antennas. Though typical speeds are more accurately around 130 Mbps. The legacy standards include 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g.</td>

       <td>Wireless {{#ifeq:{{{wifi6}}}| 1 | AX (802.11ax) supports a maximum theoretical transfer rate of 576mbps with 2 antennas.| N (802.11n) supports a maximum theoretical transfer rate of 300mbps with 2 antennas. It can reach up to 450 Mbps with 3 antennas. Though typical speeds are more accurately around 130 Mbps. The legacy standards include 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g.}}</td>

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       <td>Mode</td>

       <td>Mode</td>

       <td>N <nowiki>|</nowiki> AC; default: <b>AC</b></td>

       <td>{{#ifeq:{{{wifi6}}}| 1 | AX {{!}} N {{!}} AC; default: <b>AX</b> | N {{!}} AC; default: <b>AX</b>}}</td>

       <td>Choose between 802.11n and 802.11ac standards.</td>

       <td>Choose between {{#ifeq:{{{wifi6}}}| 1 | 802.11ax,|}} 802.11n and 802.11ac standards.</td>

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       <td>Channel</td>

       <td>Channel</td>

       <td>Auto {{!}} 36(5180 MHz) {{!}} 40(5200 MHz) {{!}} 44(5220 MHz) {{!}} 48(5240 MHz) {{!}} 52(5260 MHz) {{!}} 56(5280 MHz) {{!}} 60(5300 MHz) {{!}} 64(5320 MHz) {{!}} 68(5340 MHz) {{!}} 72(5360 MHz) {{!}} 76(5380 MHz) {{!}} 80(5400 MHz) {{!}} 84(5420 MHz) {{!}} 88(5440 MHz) {{!}} 92(5460 MHz) {{!}} 96(5480 MHz) {{!}} 100(5500 MHz) {{!}} 104(5520 MHz) {{!}} 108(5540 MHz) {{!}} 112(5560 MHz) {{!}} 116(5580 MHz) {{!}} 120(5600 MHz) {{!}} 124(5620 MHz) {{!}} 128(5640 MHz) {{!}} 132(5660 MHz) {{!}} 136(5680 MHz) {{!}} 140(5700 MHz) {{!}} 144 (5720 MHz) {{!}} 149 (5745 MHz) {{!}} 153 (5765 MHz) {{!}}157 (5785 MHz) {{!}} 161 (5805 MHz) {{!}} 165 (5825 MHz); default: <b>36(5180 MHz)</b></td>

       <td>Auto {{!}} 36(5180 MHz) {{!}} 40(5200 MHz) {{!}} 44(5220 MHz) {{!}} 48(5240 MHz) {{!}} 52(5260 MHz) {{!}} 56(5280 MHz) {{!}} 60(5300 MHz) {{!}} 64(5320 MHz) {{!}} 68(5340 MHz) {{!}} 72(5360 MHz) {{!}} 76(5380 MHz) {{!}} 80(5400 MHz) {{!}} 84(5420 MHz) {{!}} 88(5440 MHz) {{!}} 92(5460 MHz) {{!}} 96(5480 MHz) {{!}} 100(5500 MHz) {{!}} 104(5520 MHz) {{!}} 108(5540 MHz) {{!}} 112(5560 MHz) {{!}} 116(5580 MHz) {{!}} 120(5600 MHz) {{!}} 124(5620 MHz) {{!}} 128(5640 MHz) {{!}} 132(5660 MHz) {{!}} 136(5680 MHz) {{!}} 140(5700 MHz) {{!}} 144 (5720 MHz) {{!}} 149 (5745 MHz) {{!}} 153 (5765 MHz) {{!}}157 (5785 MHz) {{!}} 161 (5805 MHz) {{!}} 165 (5825 MHz); default: <b>Auto</b></td>

       <td>A wireless 5 GHz WiFi channel also requires a signaling band roughly 22 MHz wide, but since its channel with is 20 MHZ ir overlaps less with neighboring channels, but it is still recommended to pick a channel with no other active Access Points and preferably one that has no active Access Point on two adjacent channels on each side as well.</td>

       <td>A wireless 5 GHz WiFi channel also requires a signaling band roughly 22 MHz wide, but since its channel with is 20 MHZ ir overlaps less with neighboring channels, but it is still recommended to pick a channel with no other active Access Points and preferably one that has no active Access Point on two adjacent channels on each side as well.</td>

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         <td>Width</td>

         <td>Width</td>

         <td>20 MHz <nowiki>|</nowiki> 40 MHz <nowiki>|</nowiki> 80 MHz; default: <b>80MHz</b></td>

         <td>20 MHz {{!}} 40 MHz {{!}} 80 MHz {{#ifeq:{{{wifi6}}}| 1 | 160 |}}; default: <b>80MHz</b></td>

         <td>A 40 MHz channel width bonds two 20 MHz channels together, forming a 40 MHz channel width, 8 MHZ channel bonds four 20 MHz channels; therefore, it allows for greater speed and faster transfer rates. But not if those channels are crowded with noise and interference. In crowded areas with a lot of frequency noise and interference, a single 20MHz channel will be more stable. 80 MHz width channel is faster than 40MHz which is faster than 20 MHz but it doesn’t perform as well in crowded areas.</td>

         <td>A 40 MHz channel width bonds two 20 MHz channels together, forming a 40 MHz channel width, 8 MHZ channel bonds four 20 MHz channels; therefore, it allows for greater speed and faster transfer rates. But not if those channels are crowded with noise and interference. In crowded areas with a lot of frequency noise and interference, a single 20MHz channel will be more stable. 80 MHz width channel is faster than 40MHz which is faster than 20 MHz but it doesn’t perform as well in crowded areas.</td>

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         <td>[{{#switch:{{{series}}}|TAP100|TAP200=13%|#default=5%}}...100%]; default: <b>100 %</b></td>

         <td>[{{#switch:{{{series}}}|TAP100|TAP200=13%|#default=5%}}...100%]; default: <b>100 %</b></td>

         <td>The transmit power of an access point radio is proportional to its effective range – the higher the transmit power, the more distance that a signal can travel, and/or the more physical materials that it can effectively penetrate and still have data successfully resolved at the receiver.</td>

         <td>The transmit power of an access point radio is proportional to its effective range – the higher the transmit power, the more distance that a signal can travel, and/or the more physical materials that it can effectively penetrate and still have data successfully resolved at the receiver.</td>

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     </tr>

</table>

</table>

{{#switch:{{{series}}}|TAP100|TAP200= ====Advanced Settings====|#default= =====Advanced Settings=====}}

====Advanced Settings====

The <b>Advanced Settings</b> section is used to configure how the wireless Access Point will work from a hardware perspective.

The <b>Advanced Settings</b> section is used to configure how the wireless Access Point will work from a hardware perspective.

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====Interface Configuration====

====SSIDs Configuration====

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The <b>Interface Configuration</b> section is used to configure the parameters of Wireless Access Points{{#switch:{{{series}}}|TAP100|TAP200=|#default= or Clients}}. You can find this section by clicking the 'Edit' button next to a wireless device (<u>not an interface</u>) in the Network → SSIDs page:

The <b>Interface Configuration</b> section is used to configure the parameters of Wireless Access Points {{#switch:{{{series}}}|TAP100|TAP200=|#default= or Clients}}. You can find this section by clicking the 'Edit' button next to a wireless interface (<u>not a device</u>) in the Network → SSIDs page:

{{#switch: {{{name}}}

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|#default = [[File:Networking_rutos_manual_wireless_wifi_{{{wifi}}}_v4.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

|RUT241|RUT200|RUT951|RUT956|RUT906|RUT901 = [[File:Networking rutos manual wireless wifi 2 v4 mixed.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

|RUT241|RUT200|RUT951|RUT956|RUT906|RUT901 = [[File:Networking rutos manual wireless wifi 2 v4 mixed.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

}}

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=====General Setup=====

=====General Setup=====

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|TAP200 = [[File:Networking_rutos_manual_wireless_interface_configuration_general_setup_tap200_v2.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

|TAP200 = [[File:Networking_rutos_manual_wireless_interface_configuration_general_setup_tap200_v2.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

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<table class="nd-mantable">

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=====Advanced Settings=====

=====Advanced Settings=====

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[[File:Networking rutos manual wireless interface configuration advanced settings access_point_v2.png|border|class=tlt-border]]

|#default = [[File:Networking rutos manual wireless interface configuration advanced settings access_point_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]]}}

<table class="nd-mantable">

<table class="nd-mantable">

         <td>WDS</td>

         <td>WDS</td>

         <td>off {{!}} on; default: <b>off</b></td>

         <td>off {{!}} on; default: <b>off</b></td>

         <td>A Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a system that enables the wireless interconnection of access points (APs) in a network</td>

         <td>A Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a system that enables the wireless interconnection of access points (APs) in a network.</td>

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         <td>off {{!}} on; default: <b>on</b></td>

         <td>off {{!}} on; default: <b>on</b></td>

         <td>Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), previously known as Wireless Multimedia Extensions (WME), is a subset of the 802.11e wireless LAN (WLAN) specification that enhances quality of service (QoS) on a network by prioritizing data packets according to four categories. </td>

         <td>Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), previously known as Wireless Multimedia Extensions (WME), is a subset of the 802.11e wireless LAN (WLAN) specification that enhances quality of service (QoS) on a network by prioritizing data packets according to four categories. </td>

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         <td>Hide SSID</td>

         <td>802.11w Management frame protection</td>

         <td>off {{!}} on; default: <b>off</b></td>

         <td>Disabled {{!}} Optional {{!}} Required; default: <b>Disabled</b></td>

         <td>Hide Service Set Identifier.</td>

         <td>Enables Management frame protection (MFP or PMF). By default it is set to 'Required' when using WPA3 encryption.</td>

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</table>

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