Configuring Roaming - ZyXEL Communications ZyAir B-1000 Quick Installation Manual

LABEL
Enable Intra- Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless stations in the same BSS. Select this check
BSS Traffic box to enable Intra-BSS traffic. If two wireless stations connect to the Internet via the
ZyAIR, then when Intra-BSS is enabled, both can access the wired network and
communicate with each other. When Intra-BSS is disabled, both can still access the
wired network but cannot communicate with each other.
Enable Select this check box to enable the Breathing LED, also known as the ZyAIR LED.
Breathing
The blue ZyAIR LED is on (dimmed) when the ZyAIR is on and blinks brightly (or
LED
breaths) when data is being transmitted to/from its wireless stations. Clear the check
box to turn this LED off even when the ZyAIR is on and data is being
transmitted/received.
Number of Use this field to set a maximum number of wireless stations that may connect to the
Wireless ZyAIR.
Stations
Enter the number (from 1 to 32) of wireless stations allowed.
Allowed
Output Power Set the output power of the ZyAIR in this field.
The options are 11dBm (50mW), 13dBm (32mW), 15dBm (20mW) or 17dBm
(12.6mW).

5.5 Configuring Roaming

In a network environment with multiple access points, wireless stations are able to switch from one access
point to another as they move between the coverage areas. This is roaming. As the wireless station moves
from place to place, it is responsible for choosing the most appropriate access point depending on the signal
strength, network utilization or other factors.
If the roaming feature is not enabled on the access points, information is not communicated between the
access points when a wireless station moves between coverage areas. The wireless station may not be able
to communicate with other wireless stations on the network and vice versa.
To enable roaming on your ZyAIR, click ADVANCED, WIRELESS and then the Roaming tab. The
screen appears as shown.
ZyAIR B-1000 v. Secure Wireless LAN Access Point
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Table 2 Wireless LAN
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