User's Manual

Wireless Interface Commands
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Command Usage
• When an external antenna is selected, the antenna control must be set to
“right.”
• Selecting the correct location ensures that the access point only uses radio
channels that are permitted in the country of operation.
Example
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.
Example
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
Enterprise AP(if-wireless g)#antenna location indoor
Enterprise AP(if-wireless g)#
Enterprise AP(if-wireless g)#beacon-interval 150
Enterprise AP(if-wireless g)#