TIP: For optimal throughput speed solely for 802.11n clients, SonicWall recommends the 802.11n Only radio mode. Use the 802.11n/b/g Mixed radio mode for multiple wireless client authentication compatibility.
The following options are available on the Wireless > Settings page:
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Enable WLAN Radio: Check this box to turn the radio on, and enable wireless networking. Click Apply in the top right corner of the management interface to have this setting take effect.
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Schedule: The schedule determines when the radio is on to send and receive data. The default value is Always on. The Schedule list displays the schedule objects you create and manage in the System > Schedule page. The default choices are:
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Work Hours or M-T-W-TH-F 08:00-17:00 (these two options are the same schedules)
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After Hours or M-T-W-TH-F 17:00-24:00 (these two options are the same schedules)
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Weekend Hours or SA-SU 00:00-24:00 (these two options are the same schedules)
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Country Code: The country code determines which regulatory domain the radio operation falls under.
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Radio Mode: Select your preferred radio mode from the Radio Mode menu. The wireless security appliance supports the following modes:
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2.4GHz 802.11n Mixed - Supports 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n clients simultaneously. If your wireless network comprises multiple types of clients, select this mode.
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TIP: For optimal throughput speed solely for 802.11n clients, SonicWall recommends the 802.11n Only radio mode. Use the 802.11n/b/g Mixed radio mode for multiple wireless client authentication compatibility.
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802.11n Only - Allows only 802.11n clients access to your wireless network. 802.11a/b/g clients are unable to connect under this restricted radio mode.
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2.4GHz 802.11b/g Mixed - Supports 802.11b and 802.11g clients simultaneously. If your wireless network comprises both types of clients, select this mode.
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802.11g Only - If your wireless network consists only of 802.11g clients, you may select this mode for increased 802.11g performance. You may also select this mode if you wish to prevent 802.11b clients from associating.
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802.11b Only - Select this mode if only 802.11b clients access your wireless network.
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