Configuring Roaming - ZyXEL Communications ZyAIR b-2000 Quick Installation Manual

LABEL
Enable Intra- Select this check box to enable Intra-BSS Traffic.
BSS Traffic
Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless stations in the BSS. If two wireless stations
connect to the Internet via the ZyAIR, then when Intra-BSS is enabled, both can access
the wired network and communicate with each other. When Intra-BSS is disabled, both
can still access the wired network but cannot communicate with each other
Enable Select this check box to enable the Breathing LED, also known as the ZyAIR LED.
Breathing
The blue ZyAIR LED is on (dimmed) when the ZyAIR is on and blinks brightly (or
LED
breaths) when data is being transmitted to/from its wireless stations. Clear the check
box to turn this LED off even when the ZyAIR is on and data is being
transmitted/received.
Number of Use this field to set a maximum number of wireless stations that may connect to the
Wireless ZyAIR. This may be necessary if for example, there is difficulty with channel
Stations assignment due to a high density of APs within a coverage area.
Allowed
Enter the number (from 1 to 32) of wireless stations allowed.
Output Power Set the output power of the ZyAIR in this field. If there is a high density of APs within an
area, decrease the output power of the ZyAIR to reduce interference from other APs.
The options are 11dBm (50mW), 13dBm (32mW), 15dBm (20mW) or 17dBm
(12.6mW).

5.3 Configuring Roaming

In a network environment with multiple access points, wireless stations are able to switch from one access
point to another as they move between the coverage areas. This is roaming. As the wireless station moves
from place to place, it is responsible for choosing the most appropriate access point depending on the signal
strength, network utilization or other factors.
If the roaming feature is not enabled on the access points, information is not communicated between the
access points when a wireless station moves between coverage areas. The wireless station may not be able
to communicate with other wireless stations on the network and vice versa.
To enable roaming on your ZyAIR, click ADVANCED, WIRELESS and then the Roaming tab. The
screen appears as shown.
ZyAIR B-2000 v. Broadband Wireless Sharing Router
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Table 2 Wireless LAN
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