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to a radio interface as a whole, and means only that you want to use
this mode in this device; but the BURST protocol can only work for
destinations where it is also enabled at the other end, and only if the
MINT protocol is used at both sides.
Burst enabling does not induce any changes in the work of other devices
in the network. To disable “burst” mode use “-burst” parameter in
“rfconfig” command.
• distance: this parameter is used to set the exact distance value
between two devices (in kilometers). This parameter changes time
values for some delays and time-outs of 802.11a/b/g protocol thus
making possible to work on longer distances with smooth adjustment.
There are several ways to manage this parameter:
o if you set an exact value, this value is used no matter what the
connection method is used
o If the CPE has auto value instead of a number (by default), the
CPE will configure its parameters using Base Station commands.
It is enough to set a numeric value on a Base Station (the
distance to the remotest CPE); all other CPEs will automatically
adjust their work. While configuration showing, there might be
the current distance value after auto parameter: auto (XX)
o when knowing exact device's geographical coordinates (e.g.
using GPS) you can specify their values in “sys gpsxy”
command and distance parameter set as auto on all devices
including the Base Station. In this case devices will automatically
adjust their settings selecting an optimal value for the distance
parameter. Base Station will calculate a distance to the remotest
subscriber, and subscriber will calculate a distance to the base
station. If the CPE has a link coordinates information it will use
this information, otherwise it will use the distance parameter
value got from the base station.
o If distance parameter is set to 0 radio module will use default
settings.
• pwrctl – automatic transmitting power control mode. In this mode the
output power is set up automatically within the values available for the
radio module. Used for CPE only.
Example:
rfconfig rf5.0 freq 5260 bitr 130000 sid 10203040 burst
rfconfig rf5.0 txpwr 18 distance auto
To learn your device’s radio module capabilities type the command:
rfconfig <IF-NAME> capabilitites
<IF-NAME> - radio interface name. Can be read on the device’s labeling located
on the case.
8. Network topology setup
At the core of the system is a MINT (Mesh Interconnection Networking
Technology) protocol which acts as a topology defining architecture of InfiNet
Wireless system. Please refer to the WANFleX OS User Guide for a detailed
description of MINT protocol.