Configuring The Radio - HP 530 Management Manual

Wireless Interface Configuration

Configuring the Radio

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Configuring the Radio

Radio settings directly control the behavior of the radio device in the access
point. The access point allows modification of various radio parameters, such
as enabling the radio, radio working mode, radio broadcasting channel, and
transmit power level.
The following table summarizes the key points to consider when you configure
the radio parameters to enhance the access point's performance.
When access point configuration parameters are changed, wireless stations
may be temporarily disconnected until the new configuration parameter is
enabled. This includes any changes to a WLAN or radio parameter.
Table 6-1. Radio Configuration Summary Table
Summary Point
Three wireless LAN modes are available for use on the 530
access point.
Two separate wireless LAN radios are available for use on the
530 access point.
Radio 1 configuration allows only two modes.
Radio 2 configuration allows all three modes.
If both Radio 1 and Radio 2 are configured to 802.11 b/g mode,
then Radio 2 must be connected to an external antenna.
Each radio operates on one channel at a time.
• This channel may be predetermined and fixed by the operator.
• This channel can be automatically selected by the radio,
depending on what channels are already being used by other
access points.
The radio operates in the 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz spectrum, when set
in these two modes.
The radio operates in the 5 GHz to 6 GHz spectrum, if set in this
mode.
Parameters
802.11a, 802.11b, and
802.11g
Radio 1 and Radio 2
802.11b and 802.11g
802.11a, 802.11b, and
802.11g
802.11 b/g mode for both
Radio 1 and 2. Requires
external antenna
configuration for Radio 2.
Channel-Policy = Static
Channel-Policy = Auto
802.11b and 802.11g mode
802.11a