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MobileLAN access 2102 S User's Guide
802.11b HR Radio Parameters
Parameter Explanation
SSID (Network The 802.11b HR radio communicates with other 802.11b HR radios with the same network name.
Name) Use this parameter to assign a network name to the access point, and then assign the same network
name to the end devices that will connect to the access point. The SSID (Network Name) can be no
more than 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID (Network Name) is INTERMEC (case-
sensitive).
Data Rate Determines the bit rate for data transmission. In general, higher speeds mean shorter range and
lower speeds mean longer range.
Data Rate Determines if the radio will fall back to slower speeds when it is unable to deliver a packet.
Fallback Interference or range limitations may make it impossible to deliver a packet at the default rate. If
this option is enabled, the access point will attempt to deliver the packet at a slower rate which may
have greater range or interference tolerance.
Basic Rate Determines the bit rate for Multicast data transmission. In general, higher speeds mean shorter
range and lower speeds mean longer range. In an installation with mixed speed settings, this
parameter must be set no higher than the maximum speed of the lowest rate terminal which must
receive Multicast traffic.
Frequency The frequency is the particular frequency within the 2.4 to 2.5 GHz range that the access point uses
to transmit and receive packets. The available frequencies are country-dependent and are
determined by the radio.
Configure all access points used in Spain, France, or Japan to a common frequency. For all other
countries, you can configure all access points to a common frequency, or you can select up to three
frequencies that are at least three channels (or 25 MHz) apart. You could select 2412 MHz, 2437
MHz, and 2462 MHz, for example.
You may want to use a single frequency to isolate the installation to part of the band; for example,
use a single frequency if other DS systems or multiple microwave ovens are in use in the area.
For optimal performance of access points that are within range of each other, you should configure
their frequencies to be five channels apart. You could configure the access points to use channels 1,
6, and 11, for example.
WEP Encryption Use this option to enable or disable WEP encryption. This option appears on your menu only if
your 802.11b HR radio supports WEP data encryption for wireless communication.
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