Network Router User Manual

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Getting Started
8. Assign the AP new passwords to prevent unauthorized access and click Save & Next. Each management
interface has its own password:
— SNMP Read Password
— SNMP Read-Write Password
— SNMPv3 Authentication Password
— SNMPv3 Privacy Password
— CLI Password
— HTTP (Web) Password
By default, each of these passwords is set to “public”. See Passwords for more information.
9. Configure the basic wireless interface settings and click Save & Next.
• The following options are available for an 802.11a AP:
— Primary Network Name (SSID): Enter a Network Name (between 1 and 32 characters long) for the
wireless network. You must configure each wireless client to use this name as well.
— Additional Network Names (SSIDs): The AP supports up to 16 SSIDs and VLANs per wireless interface
(radio). Refer to the Advanced Configuration chapter for information on the detailed rules on configuring
multiple SSIDs, VLANs, and security modes.
— Auto Channel Select: By default, the AP scans the area for other Access Points and selects the best
available communication channel, either a free channel (if available) or the channel with the least amount
of interference. Remove the check mark to disable this option. Note that you cannot disable Auto Channel
Select for 802.11a products in Europe (see Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) for details).
— Frequency Channel: When Auto Channel Select is enabled, this field is read-only and displays the
Access Point’s current operating channel. When Auto Channel Select is disabled, you can specify the
Access Point’s channel. If you decide to manually set the unit’s channel, ensure that nearby devices do
not use the same frequency. Available Channels vary based on regulatory domain. See 802.11a Channel
Frequencies. Note that you cannot manually set the channel for 802.11a products in Europe (see
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) for details).
— Transmit Rate: Use the drop-down menu to select a specific transmit rate for the AP. Choose between 6,
9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbits/s, and Auto Fallback. The Auto Fallback feature allows the AP to select the
best transmit rate based on the cell size.
• The following options are available for an 802.11b AP:
— Primary Network Name (SSID): Enter a Network Name (between 1 and 32 characters long) for the
wireless network. You must configure each wireless client to use this name as well.
— Additional Network Names (SSIDs): The AP supports up to 16 SSIDs and VLANs per wireless interface
(radio). Refer to the Advanced Configuration chapter for information on the detailed rules on configuring
multiple SSIDs, VLANs, and security modes.
— Auto Channel Select: By default, the AP scans the area for other Access Points and selects the best
available communication channel, either a free channel (if available) or the channel with the least amount
of interference. Remove the check mark to disable this option. If you are setting up a Wireless Distribution
System (WDS), it must be disabled. See Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for more information.
— Frequency Channel: When Auto Channel Select is enabled, this field is read-only and displays the
Access Point’s current operating channel. When Auto Channel Select is disabled, you can specify the
Access Point’s operating channel. If you decide to manually set the unit’s channel, ensure that nearby
devices do not use the same frequency (unless you are setting up a WDS). Available Channels vary
based on regulatory domain. See 802.11b Channel Frequencies.
— Distance Between APs: Set to Large, Medium, Small, Microcell, or Minicell depending on the site
survey for your system. The distance value is related to the Multicast Rate (described next). In general, a
larger distance between APs means that your clients operate a slower data rates (on average). This
feature is available only if you are using an Orinoco Classic Gold card. See Distance Between APs for
more information.
— Multicast Rate: Sets the rate at which Multicast messages are sent. This value is related to the Distance
Between APs parameter (described previously). The table below displays the possible Multicast Rates
based on the Distance between APs. This feature is available only if you are using an Orinoco Classic
Gold card. See Multicast Rate for more information.