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RSSI Scanner – This setting allows you to set the maximum RSSI value
or reception connection strength of client device detected by the AP
and the action/tolerance. The lower the value, the less connection
strength the client device has with the access point (ex. a client device
with a -90dBm RSSI has lower quality connection and signal strength
to the access point than another client device with -60dBm RSSI).
Once the set RSSI value is detected for a specific client device, the
action/tolerance can be set whether to disconnect or kick the client
immediately or wait a specified amount of time before disconnecting
the client device. This setting can be used benefit wireless roaming for
client devices.
Note: In a wireless environment with multiple wireless access points,
this setting can be particularly useful by forcing client devices
disconnect and move/roam to an access point where signal strength is
much higher than the original access point due to the change in the
client(s) mobility and location. The typical behavior of wireless client
devices is to remain connected to the same access point as long as the
signal is detected which can result in poor connectivity when the client
changes is location or position. This feature can benefit the client
device connection quality when changing position or location and help
maintain the client device is connected to the strongest signal access
point relative to it's position whenever possible.
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802.11k – This setting allows you to enable or disable 802.11k.
802.11k is an provides assisted roaming capability for 802.11k capable
client devices only to request neighbor reports about known
neighboring access points. This can help client device limit or eliminate
the need for additional scanning and determine which is the next best
neighboring access point to connect to relative to it's position or
location and help with efficient use of access point utilization by
determine client load capacity.
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How to choose the type of security for your wireless network
Setting up wireless security is very important. Leaving your wireless network open and
unsecure could expose your entire network and personal files to outsiders. TRENDnet
recommends reading through this entire section and setting up wireless security on your
new controller.
There are a few different wireless security types supported in wireless networking each
having its own characteristics which may be more suitable for your wireless network
taking into consideration compatibility, performance, as well as the security strength
along with using older wireless networking hardware (also called legacy hardware).
It is strongly recommended to enable wireless security to prevent unwanted users from
accessing your network and network resources (personal documents, media, etc.).
In general, it is recommended that you choose the security type with the highest
strength and performance supported by the wireless computers and devices in your
network. Please review the security types to determine which one you should use for
your network.
Wireless Encryption Types
 WEP: Legacy encryption method supported by older 802.11b/g hardware. This is
the oldest and least secure type of wireless encryption. It is generally not
recommended to use this encryption standard, however if you have old 802.11 b or
802.11g wireless adapters or computers with old embedded wireless cards(wireless
clients), you may have to set your access point to WEP to allow the old adapters to
connect to the access point.
Note: This encryption standard will limit connection speeds to 54Mbps.
 WPA: This encryption is significantly more robust than the WEP technology. Much
of the older 802.11g hardware was been upgraded (with firmware/driver upgrades)
to support this encryption standard. Total wireless speeds under this encryption
type however are limited to 54Mbps.
 WPA-Auto: This setting provides the access point with the ability to detect
wireless devices using either WPA or WPA2 encryption. Your wireless network will
automatically change the encryption setting based on the first wireless device
connected. For example, if the first wireless client that connects to your wireless
network uses WPA encryption your wireless network will use WPA encryption. Only
when all wireless clients disconnect to the network and a wireless client with WPA2
encryption connects your wireless network will then change to WPA2 encryption.
Note: WPA2 encryption supports 802.11n speeds and WPA encryption will limit
your connection speeds to 54Mbps
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