User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Installing the AirMax2
- 3. Configuring the AirMax2
- 4. Wireless Settings
- 5. Wireless Menu: Router Mode Settings
- 6. System Configurations
- 7. Device Status Menu
- 8. Bandwidth Control
- 9. Command Line Interface
- 10. Emergency Firmware Recovery
- 11. Frequent Asked Questions
- 12. Specifications
- 13. Wireless Network Glossary
8. Bandwidth Control
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In this chapter, you will learn how to utilize AirMax2’s Bandwidth Control function. The
Bandwidth Control settings can be found in the “Wireless Settings” page on the AirMax2’s
web management.
8.1 What is Bandwidth Control?
Bandwidth Control is a great tool to control the bandwidth of the WISP subscribers.
Therefore, the WISP operators can offer different class of connection speeds for different
subscription fees - just like the ADSL service! The AirLive advance firmware can control
the bandwidth by Interface or IP/MAC.
8.2 Type of Bandwidth Control
AirMax2’s Bandwidth Control function limits the “Maximum Data Rate”. There are 2 types of
Bandwidth Control it offers.
8.2.1 Interface Control
The interface QoS controls the data rate at the WLAN and LAN interfaces. Therefore, all
traffics are controlled the same way. This type of Bandwidth Control is suitable when AP is
used as a Client AP in “Client Mode” and WISP mode. So WISP can control the maximum
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8. Bandwidth Control