Figure 6-26: Wireless Tab - Wds - Linksys WRV200 User Manual

Wireless-G VPN Router with RangeBooster
Fragmentation Threshold. In most cases, this value should remain at its default value of 2346. It specifies the
maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet error
rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may
result in poor network performance. Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended.
RTS Threshold. The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value of 2347. Should you encounter
inconsistent data flow, only minor reduction of the default value, 2347, is recommended. If a network packet is
smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled. The Router sends
Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame. After
receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to
begin transmission.
When you have finished making changes to the screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or
click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. For help information, click More.
The Wireless Tab - WDS
This tab is used for Wireless Distribution System (WDS). WDS will ONLY work with the SSID1. Make sure that the
channel and security settings are the same for all WDS enabled devices.
WDS allows a wireless signal to be repeated by a repeater. This mode allows a wireless client to connect to the
Router through a repeater, such as WAP54G, WAP54GP, WAP54GPE, when operating in the Repeater Mode. This
mode allows you to extend the coverage of the Router by using up to three repeaters. Select Auto to enable the
remote access point when operating in Repeater Mode or select Manual and enter the MAC address of the
repeater.
Click the Site Survey button to view the available access points.
When you have finished making changes to the screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or
click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. For help information, click More.
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Router
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings
fragmentation: Breaking a packet into smaller
units when transmitting over a network medium
that cannot support the original size of the
packet
rts (request to send): A packet sent when a
computer has data to transmit. The computer
will wait for a CTS (Clear To Send) message
before sending data

Figure 6-26: Wireless Tab - WDS

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