Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point
Advanced Configuration
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August 2003
Table 5-1.
Advanced Wireless Settings Fields
Field
Description
Operating Mode
You can select the following options:
•
Wireless Access Point
•
Point-to-Point Bridge
•
Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge
Worldwide Mode
If you enable 802.11d, you will have access to additional regulatory domains.
Broadcast Wireless
Network Name
(SSID)
If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can
connect. Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network ‘discovery’ feature
of some products such as Windows XP.
Wireless Separation
Enable wireless separation avoid channel assignment interference.
Basic Rate
This field determines which data communications rate will be used. It should not be
necessary to change from the default of
Auto-negotiate
unless you notice
interference problems. There are times when lowering the data rate will help assure
a more reliable wireless connection.
Parameters
Use these parameters to set the radio frequency communications settings.
RTS Threshold
The packet size used to determine whether it should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier
Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) or the CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense
Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for packet transmission.
Fragmentation
Length
This is the maximum packet size used for fragmentation. Packets larger than the
size programmed in this field will be fragmented. The Fragment Threshold value
must be larger than the RTS Threshold value.
Beacon Interval
Specifies the data beacon rate between 20 and 3000.
Preamble Type
A long transmit preamble may provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer
range.
A short transmit preamble gives better performance. Long is the default.
Antenna Selection
You can select the following options:
•
Primary (R)
•
Secondary (L)
•
Diversity - note that ME103 diversity is provided in receive mode only, not in
transmit mode. The PRIMARY RF port provides transmit and receive. The
SECONDARY provides receive mode only.
Output Power
Level
Lowering the output power level lets you reduce the chance of interference with
other nearby access points and reduces the coverage range. You can set the power
output level of the transmitter to these options: 18dbm (64mw), 17dbm (50mw),
15dbm (30mw), 13dbm (20mw), 7dbm (5mw), 0dbm (1mw).
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