ZyXEL Communications ZyAIR G-5100 Support Notes page 36

Configure Access Point for Roaming
Introduction
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Configure Access Point 1 for roaming using SMT
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Configure Access Point 2 for roaming using SMT
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Configure Access Point 1 for roaming using Web configurator
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Configure Access Point 2 for roaming using Web configurator
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Introduction
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What is 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. During this period, the wireless station maintains uninterrupted connection to the network. 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.
Configuration AP1 for Roaming using SMT
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To Enable the roaming feature if you have two or more ZyAIRs on the same subnet. Follow the steps below to allow roaming on your ZyAIR.
1. From the SMT main menu, enter 3 to display Menu 3 – LAN Setup.
2. Enter 5 to display Menu 3.5 – Wireless LAN Setup.
Menu 3.5 - Wireless LAN Setup
Operaing Mode= Access Point
ESSID= Wireless
Hide ESSID= No
Channel ID= CH06 2412MHz
RTS Threshold= 2432
Frag. Threshold= 2432
WEP Encryption= Disable
Default Key= N/A
Key1= N/A
Key2= N/A
Key3= N/A
Key4= N/A
Authen. Method= N/A
Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel:
3. Move the cursor to the Edit Roaming Configuration field. Press [SPACE BAR] to select Yes and then press [ENTER]. Menu 3.5.2 Roaming
Configuration displays as shown next.
Edit MAC Address Filter= No
Edit Roaming Configuration=
Edit Multiple ESS Configuration= N/A
Edit Bridge Link Configuration= N/A
Block Intra-BSS Traffic= No
Number of Associated Stations= 32
Breathing LED= Yes
Output Power= 17dBm
Yes