Siemens HiPath C10 User Manual page 92

hwc_apstartup.fm
Configuring the wireless AP
Modifying wireless AP settings
If applicable, click the 802.11a tab to modify the radio properties.
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DTIM Period – Type the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) period. The
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default value is 1. This measures the number of beacons in the DTIM cycle.
Beacon Period – Type the time units between beacon transmissions. The default
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value is 100 milliseconds.
RTS/CTS Threshold – Type the size of a data unit, which if below, a Request To Send
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(RTS)/Clear to Send (CTS) handshake is not performed. The default value is 2346.
Frag. Threshold – Type the maximum size of a packet or data unit that can be
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delivered. The default value is 2346.
802.11a – Select to enable the 802.11a radio.
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802.11j – Select to enable the 802.11j radio. This radio is only available in Japan.
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Channel – Select the wireless channel that the wireless AP will use to communicate
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with wireless devices. Depending on the regulatory domain (based on country), some
channels may be restricted. The default value is based on North America. The Auto
selection allows the wireless AP to select the appropriate channel automatically. For
more information, see Chapter 2, "Regulatory information".
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