Configuring Wmm - Brocade Communications Systems RFS6000 System Reference Manual

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Configuring WMM

Use the WMM tab to review each radio type, as well as the Access Category that defines the data
(Video, Voice, Best Effort, and Background) the radio has been configured to process. Additionally,
the WMM tab displays the transmit intervals defined for the target access category.
To view existing WMM Settings:
1. Select Network Setup > Radio Adoption Defaults from the main menu tree.
2. Click the WMM tab.
3. Refer to the WMM table for the following information:
AP Type Displays whether the radio is an 802.11b, 802.11bg and 802.11bgn or 802.11a and
802.11an radio. This value is read-only and cannot be modified.
Access Category Displays the Access Category currently in use. There are four categories: Video, Voice, Best Effort, and Background.
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intended network traffic.
AIFSN Displays the current Arbitrary Inter-frame Space Number (AIFSN). Higher-priority traffic categories should have lower
AIFSNs than lower-priority traffic categories. This causes lower-priority traffic to wait longer before trying to access
the medium.
Transmit Ops Displays the maximum duration a device can transmit after obtaining a transmit opportunity. For higher-priority
traffic categories, this value should be set higher.
ECW Min The ECW Min is combined with the ECW Max to define the Contention Window. From this range, a random number is
selected for the back off mechanism. Lower values are used for higher priority traffic.
ECW Max The ECW Max is combined with the ECW Min to make the Contention Window. From this range, a random number is
selected for the back off mechanism. Lower values are used for higher priority traffic.
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button to change the current Access Category. Ensure that the Access Category reflects the radios
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