Foundry Networks IronPoint 200 User Manual page 178

Foundry IronPoint 200 User Guide
ssid
This command configures the VAP service set identifier (SSID).
Syntax
ssid <string>
string - The name of a basic service set supported by the VAP interface. (Range: 1 - 32
characters)
Default Setting
Foundry AP (0 to 3 for each VAP)
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless-VAP)
Command Usage
Clients that want to connect to the wireless network via an access point must set their SSIDs to
the same as that of the access point.
beacon-interval
This command configures the rate at which beacon signals are transmitted from the access point.
Syntax
beacon-interval <interval>
interval - The rate for transmitting beacon signals. (Range: 20-1000 milliseconds)
Default Setting
100
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
The beacon signals allow wireless clients to maintain contact with the access point. They may
also carry power-management information.
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
1
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
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