User's Manual

Chapter 4: Access Point Configuration
IEEE 802.11 Direct Sequence Radio Parameters Menu
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Teklogix 9150 Wireless Gateway User Manual
Data Rate
The Data Rate parameter allows you to choose whether to fix the data rate (Fixed n)
or set a maximum automatic transmission rate (Auto n) for the BSS channel of the
installed TRX7431 radio. The data rate can also be configured to automatically use
the maximum transmission rate possible for the radio (Auto).
Important: The 9150 must be rebooted for changes to this parameter to
take effect.
The range of values is: Auto, Fixed 1, Fixed 2, Auto 2, Fixed 5.5, Auto 5.5, or
Fixed 11Mb/s.
The default setting is Auto.
4.2.1.6 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Configuration
The 9150 Wireless Gateway can be used as an 802.11b wireless access point (AP) to
extend coverage area or for locations difficult to wire; or two 9150s can be used as
an 802.11b bridge connecting two separate wired networks.
The 9150 access points are linked to each other in the Wireless Distribution System
(WDS). To do this, each of the 9150s in the WDS must be configured to identify the
other access points in the system, using their MAC addresses as described in the fol-
lowing parameter. Examples of various configuration scenarios are provided in
Figure 4.2 on page 73 through Figure 4.5 on page 74.
Note: The Basic Service Set (BSS) operates independently of the WDS. How-
ever, the BSS and WDS share the same bandwidth. For information on
BSS, please refer to “Basic Service Set (BSS) Configuration” on page 71.