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82 System configuration management
Radio Channel—The radio channel that the access point uses to
communicate with wireless clients. When multiple access points are
deployed in the same area, set the channel on neighboring access points at
least four channels apart to avoid interference with each other. For example,
in the United States you can deploy up to four access points in the same
area (for example, channels 36, 56, 149, 165). Also note that the channel
for wireless clients is automatically set to the same as that used by the
access point to which it is linked.
Auto Channel Select—Enables the access point to automatically select an
operating radio channel. (Default: Enabled)
Transmit Power—Adjusts the power of the radio signals transmitted from
the access point. The higher the transmission power, the farther the
transmission range. Power selection is not just a trade off between coverage
area and maximum supported clients. You must also ensure that high-power
signals do not interfere with the operation of other radio devices in the
service area. (Options: 100%, 50%, 25%, 12%, minimum; Default: 100%)
Maximum Supported Rate—The maximum data rate at which the access
point transmits unicast packets on the wireless interface. The maximum
transmission distance is affected by the data rate. The lower the data
rate, the longer the transmission distance. (Options: 54, 48, 36, 24 Mb/s;
Default: 54 Mb/s)
Maximum Associated Clients—Sets the maximum number of clients that
can be associated with a VAP interface at the same time. (Range: 1-64 per
VAP interface: Default: 64)
Antenna ID—Selects the antenna to be used by the access point; either
the diversity antennas (the Default Antenna) or an optional external
antenna. The optional external antennas (if any) that are certified for use
with the access point are listed in the drop-down menu. Selecting the
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Note: In normal mode, the access point provides a channel bandwidth
of 20 MHz, and supports the maximum number of channels permitted
by local regulations (for example, 13 channels for the United States). In
Turbo Mode, the channel bandwidth is increased to 40 MHz to support
the increased data rate. However, this reduces the number of channels
supported (for example, 5 channels for the United States).
Check your country's regulations to see if Turbo Mode is allowed.
Note: Check your country's regulations to see if Auto Channel can be
disabled.
Note: When operating the access point using 5 GHz channels in
a European Community country, the end user and installer are
obligated to operate the device in accordance with European regulatory
requirements for Transmit Power Control (TPC).
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