Command Line Interface
beacon-interval
This command configures the rate at which beacon signals are
transmitted from the wireless bridge.
Syntax
beacon-interval <interval>
interval - The rate for transmitting beacon signals.
(Range: 20-1000 milliseconds)
Default Setting
100
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
The beacon signals allow remote bridges to maintain contact
with the local wireless bridge. They may also carry
power-management information.
Example
AP(if-wireless a)#beacon-interval 150
AP(if-wireless a)#
dtim-period
This command configures the rate at which remote bridges in
sleep mode must wake up to receive broadcast/multicast
transmissions.
Syntax
dtim-period <interval>
interval - Interval between the beacon frames that transmit
broadcast or multicast traffic. (Range: 1-255 beacon frames)
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