Proxim Orinoco AP-2500 User Manual page 81

Network Parameters
Figure 4-12 1 Mbits/s and 11 Mbits/s Multicast Rates
NOTE: The diagram above illustrates how the proximity of wireless clients can affect Multicast Rate. It is not meant to
illustrate a roaming network.
There is an inter-dependent relationship between the Distance between APs and the Multicast Rate. In general, larger
systems operate at a lower average transmit rate. The variation between Multicast Rate and Distance Between APs is
presented in the following table:
1.0 Mbit/s
Large
Medium
Small
Minicell
Microcell
The Distance Between APs must be set before the Multicast Rate, because when you select the Distance Between
APs, the appropriate range of Multicast values automatically populates the drop-down menu. This feature is not
available if you are using an ORiNOCO 802.11a/b ComboCard or a non-ORiNOCO client with the AP.
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2.0 Mbits/s 5.5 Mbits/s
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11 Mbits/s
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