Motorola WS5100 Series Reference Manual page 169

8. Select the Enable Enhanced Beacon Table
radios to scan for potentially unauthorized APs across all bands.
This option utilizes radio bandwidth, but is an exhaustive means of scanning across all available channels
and listening for AP beacon traffic. Once probe responses are received, a network device management
application like Motorola RFMS or the Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) can locate the device
and remove it if defined as unauthorized.
9. Select the Enable Enhanced Probe Table
radio to forward the probes required to obtain MU RSSI information.
RSSI data (as obtained by at least three detecting radios) can be used by the Motorola RFMS application
to triangulate the location of a MU on a site map representative of the actual physical dimensions of the
switch radio coverage area. Once located on a site map, intuitive decisions can be made regarding the
MU's authorization within the switch managed network.
10.From within the Radio Settings field, define the
Outdoors.
An access port can be set for Indoors or Outdoors use depending on the model and the placement
location. Power settings and channel selection options differ based on each country's regulatory rules
and whether or not the unit is placed indoors or outdoors.
11.Select a channel for communications between the access port and its associated MUs within the
Desired Channel field.
The selection of a channel determines the available power levels. The range of legally approved
communication channels varies depending on the installation location and country. The selected channel
can be a specific channel, "Random," or "ACS." Random assigns each radio a random channel. ACS
(Automatic Channel Selection) allows the switch to systematically assign channels. Default is Random.
12.After first selecting a channel, select a power level in dBm for RF signal strength in the
(dBm) field.
The optimal power level for the specified channel is best determined by a site survey prior to installation.
Available settings are determined according to the selected channel. Set a higher power level to ensure
RF coverage in WLAN environments that have more electromagnetic interference or greater distances
between the access port and MUs. Decrease the power level according to the proximity of other access
ports. Overlapping RF coverage may cause lost packets and problems for roaming devices trying to
connect to an access port. After setting a power level, channel and placement the RF output power for
the access port is displayed in mW. The default is 20 dBm (802.11bg), 17 dBm (802.11a).
NOTE: After setting a power level, channel and placement, the RF output power for the
access port displays in mW.
13.To configure optional rate settings, click the
rate setting information. Instructions on configuring rate settings is described in
Settings on page 4-89.
checkbox to allow adopted access port or access point
checkbox to enable an adopted access port or access point
Placement of the access port as either
Rate Settings button to display a new dialogue containing
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Network Setup
Indoors or
Desired Power
Configuring Rate