User Guide

Interval. An excessive DTIM period may reduce the performance of
multicast applications. It is recommended to keep it by default.
RTS
Threshold:
When the RTS threshold is activated, all the stations and APs follow the
Request to Send (RTS) protocol. When the station is to send packets, it will
send a RTS to AP to inform the AP that it will send data. After receiving the
RTS, the AP notices other stations in the same wireless network to delay
their transmitting of data. At the same time, the AP inform the requesting
station to send data. The value range is from 1 to 2347 bytes. The default
value is 2347, which means that RTS is disabled.
Fragmentation
Threshold:
Specify the fragmentation threshold for packets. If the size of the packet
is larger than the fragmentation threshold, the packet will be fragmented
into several packets. Too low fragmentation threshold may result in poor
wireless performance
caused by the excessive packets. The
recommended and default value is 2346 bytes.
5.1.4 Load Balance
By restricting the maximum number of clients accessing the EAPs, Load Balance helps
to achieve rational use of network resources.
Figure 5-9 Load Balance
Load Balance: Disable by default. Click ON to enable the function. After enabling it,
you can set a number for maximum associated clients to control the
wireless access.
Maximum
Associated
Clients:
Enter the number of clients to be allowed for connection to the EAP.
The number ranges from 1 to 99.
5.2 Portal
Portal authentication enhances the network security by providing authentication service
to the clients that just need temporary access to the wireless network. Such clients have
to log into a web page to establish verification, after which they will access the network
as guests. What's more, you can customize the authentication login page and specify a
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