Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings; Autocell Rf Management - NETGEAR WG302 - 802.11g ProSafe Wireless Access Point Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302

Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings

The advanced wireless settings menu enables configuration of the following:
•

AutoCell RF management

• Wi-Fi multimedia (WMM) setup
• Hotspot settings
• Advanced wireless parameters
These options are discussed below.
AutoCell RF Management
AutoCell provides advanced RF wireless management features that improve performance and
enhance security.
Table 5-1. What does AutoCell do?
Problem
Erosion of privacy
Diminishing performance from
multiple APs installed in one
area.
Complexity of installation
Increasing interference
AutoCell's self-organizing micro cells provide an additional level of privacy for enterprises.
AutoCell clients are highly-recommended for Enhanced RF Security.
5-2
AutoCell Settings
Optional setting allows Wi-Fi network to be nearly
undetectable by neighbors and hackers.
(Enhance RF Privacy -- Default: Disable)
APs and clients load-balance traffic across under utilized
APs. (Auto RF Management -- Default: Enable).
Customers can put APs anywhere they want and in any
density APs. (Auto RF Management -- Default: Enable)
Clients and APs avoid interference from neighbors and
other unexpected sources.
(Auto RF Management -- Default: Enable).
July 2005 v3.0
Advanced Configuration