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System Configuration
Radio Channel – The radio channel that the access point
uses to communicate with wireless clients. When multiple
access points are deployed in the same area, set the
channel on neighboring access points at least four
channels apart to avoid interference with each other. For
example, in the United States you can deploy up to four
access points in the same area (e.g., channels 1, 6, 11).
Also note that the channel for wireless clients is
automatically set to the same as that used by the access
point to which it is linked. (Range: 1-11; Default: 1)
Auto Channel Select – Enables the access point to
automatically select an unoccupied radio channel.
(Default: Enabled)
SSID Broadcast – The SSID broadcast can be disabled to
prevent access to clients without a pre-configured SSID. When
disabled, the access point will not include its SSID in beacon
messages. Nor will it respond to probe requests from clients that
do not include the correct SSID. (Default: Enabled)
Select Antenna Mode – Specifies whether the antenna used will
be automatically selected based on best signal reception (i.e.,
Diversity mode), or will be fixed to use an optional high-gain
antenna. (Default: Diversity)
Working Mode – The access point can be configured to support
both 802.11b and 802.11g clients simultaneously, 802.11b clients
only, or 802.11g clients only. (Default: 802.11b and 802.11g)
Transmit Power – Adjusts the power of the radio signals
transmitted from the access point. The higher the transmission
power, the farther the transmission range. Power selection is not
just a trade off between coverage area and maximum supported
clients. You also have to ensure that high-power signals do not
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