Beacon-Interval; Dtim-Period - HP ProCurve 420 Management And Configuration Manual

beacon-interval

This command configures the rate at which beacon frames are transmitted
from the access point.
Syntax
beacon-interval <interval>
interval - The rate for transmitting beacon frames.
(Range: 20-1000 milliseconds)
Default Setting
100
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
The beacon frames allow wireless clients to maintain contact with the
access point. They may also carry power-management information.
Example
HP420(if-wireless g)#beacon-interval 150
HP420(if-wireless g)#

dtim-period

This command configures the rate at which stations in sleep mode must wake
up to receive broadcast/multicast transmissions.
Syntax
dtim-period <interval>
interval - Interval between the beacon frames that transmit broadcast
or multicast traffic. (Range: 1-255 beacon frames)
Default Setting
2
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Line Reference
Interface Commands
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