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Chapter 3 - SpaceLink Access Point Manager
Wireless Config
SSID
The SSID is a string of up to 32
ASCII characters that must match on
all communicating 802.11b devices
within the same network. SSID
stands for Service Set ID. The SSID
is also referred to as the "ESSID" or
"Extended Service Set ID."
All SpaceLink Access Points and
SpaceLink 802.11b client adapters must have the same SSID to allow a
wireless mobile client to roam between SpaceLink Access Points. By default,
the SSID is set to "default".
SSID Broadcasting
By default, this is checked so that wireless mobile users can see your
SpaceLink Access Point's SSID and join. If this is unchecked, your
SpaceLink Access Point will not show in site surveys by wireless mobile
clients and they will have to manually enter your SpaceLink Access Point's
SSID. If you want to restrict access to "your" SpaceLink Access Point, this
is a simple way to do it but for security reasons, don't forget to change the
SSID to something other than "default".
Name
The name is used to identify an Access Point when multiple SpaceLink Access
Points are used at the same time. For example, "1F_AP1" or "2F_AP2".
Data Rate
If your application requires that the SpaceLink 802.11b PC Card or CF Card
maintains an 11 Mbps data rate, you can check 11 Mbps. The SpaceLink
Access Point and PC/CF Card will always attempt to operate at 11 Mbps but
this may greatly reduce the size of the coverage area provided by the
SpaceLink Access Point. Once the PC/CF Card moves outside the range that
provides 11 Mbps operation, the PC/CF Card will lose connectivity with the
network. Other options are available for lower speeds but increased coverage.
"Fully Auto" will adjust speeds to provide the best coverage.
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