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analyzer to find the “quietest” channel where you intend to install the WAP

and select that channel in the appropriate WAP setup/configuration screen.

This provides the lowest chance of interference from other WAPs. Clients

automatically search through all frequencies and channels when searching for

broadcasted SSIDs.

To increase security even more, use MAC filtering. Figure 20-15 shows

the MAC filtering configuration screen for a Linksys WAP. Simply click the

Add MAC Address button and enter the MAC address of a wireless node that

you wish to allow (or deny) access to your wireless network. Set up

encryption by setting the security mode on the WAP and then generating a

unique security key or password. Then configure all connected wireless

nodes on the network with the same credentials. Figure 20-16 shows a basic

WAP properties panel configured for WPA2 Personal wireless security.

Figure 20-15 MAC filtering configuration screen for a Linksys WAP

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