Figure 6-24: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings - Linksys WRT54GS User Manual

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster
Fragmentation Threshold. This value 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. In most cases, it should remain at its default value of 2346.
RTS Threshold. 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. The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value
of 2347.
Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

Figure 6-24: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of
encrypting network data transmitted on a
wireless network for greater security
cts (clear to send): a signal sent by a wireless
device, signifying that it is ready to receive data
beacon interval: data transmitted on your wireless
network that keeps the network synchronized
dtim: a message included in data packets
that can increase wireless efficiency.
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