User's Manual

Wireless LAN Wireless Converter Configuration
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Beacon Interval
The interval of time that this Wireless Converter broadcast a beacon.
Beacon is used to synchronize the wireless network.
DTIM Period
Determines the interval the Wireless Converter will send its broadcast
traffic.
Transmit Rate
The “Transmit Rate” is the rate this Wireless Converter uses to transmit
data packets. The Wireless Converter will use the highest possible
selected transmission rate to transmit the data packets.
Preamble Type
Preamble type defines the length of preamble block in the frames during
the wireless communication. “Short Preamble” is suitable for high traffic
wireless network. “Long Preamble” can provide more reliable
communication.
Broadcast ESSID
If you enable “Broadcast ESSID”, every wireless station located within
the coverage of this Wireless Converter can discover this Wireless
Converter easily. If you are building a public wireless network, enabling
this feature is recommended. Disabling “Broadcast ESSID” can provide
better security.
Operating Rates Mode
It allows to select the “Mixed Mode(11g/b)” or “11g only mode”.
CTS Protection
It is recommended to enable the protection mechanism. This mechanism
can decrease the rate of data collision between 802.11b and 802.11g
wireless stations. When the protection mode is enabled, the throughput
of the AP will be a little lower due to many of frame traffic should be
transmitted.
Auto – Based on the status of the network and automatically
disable/enable protection mode.
Always – Always enable the protection mode.
None – Always disable the protection mode.