Wireless/Redundant Edge Services xl Module Management and Configuration Guide WS.02.xx and greater

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Radio Port Configuration
Configuring Radio Settings
5. If you want, in the Desired Channel field, use the drop-down menu to
select either:
•Random
•ACS
• a specific channel number
Channel numbers will vary, depending on the type of radio (802.11a or
802.11bg) that you are configuring, the radio’s country code, and the
radio’s placement (indoors or outdoors).
6. If you want, in the Desired Power (dBm) field, use the drop-down menu to
select a non-default transmit power.
Depending on its channel, placement, and other factors discussed in
“Setting the Desired Radio Power” on page 3-14, a particular radio might
need to use a different power from that in the radio adoption default
configuration. As you determine this power, be careful to comply with
your country’s regulations.
After you configure the radio’s power level, channel, and placement, the
radio’s RF output is displayed in mW below the Desired Power (dBm) field.
7. Click the OK button.
Configuring Rate Sets for a Particular Radio. If your wireless network
supports different types of stations in different areas, you might need to
configure different rate settings on various radios. Complete these steps:
1. Select Network Setup > Radio and click the Configuration tab.
2. Select the radio that you want to configure and click the Edit button.
3. In the Radio Settings section, click the Rate Settings button.
4. On the screen that is displayed, check the boxes for the desired basic and
supported rates, and then click the OK button. See “Configuring Rate
Settings” on page 3-15 for more information.
5. Click the OK button.
Configuring Advanced Properties for a Particular Radio
The Advanced Properties section of a radio’s Configuration screen includes, in
most cases, the same settings as the corresponding section in radio types’
default Configuration screens:
■ Antenna Mode
■ Maximum Stations