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address of the remote WAP-4000A.
Multiple Bridge: This mode allows you to construct a network that has multiple
WAP-4000As bridging multiple LANs wirelessly. For all bridged WAP-4000As,
configure them in Multiple Bridge mode and all the WAP-4000As must be configured
on the same channel. You can have up to 14 WAP-4000A to be bridged together. For
performance reason, it is suggested to bridge no more than 6 WAP-4000As in a
WLAN.
Repeater Mode: This mode allows you to extend the range of your wireless network.
When the AP is configured to repeater mode, it will repeat the wireless signal from
wireless client to access point. Thus, the wireless connection distance can be
extended. However, the performance will become half of normal performance since
the WAP-4000A use the same wireless channel to receive and transmit. Besides,
when the WAP-4000A is configured to repeater mode, you can only manage the AP
through LAN interface and the PC(s) connected to its LAN port cannot communicate
with other wireless clients. You need to input the remote AP’s SSID or you can click
Site Survey button to search and connect an available AP when this mode is
enabled.
Beacon Interval: Specify the Beacon Interval value. Enter a value between 20 and 1000.
Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network.
RTS Threshold: Use this field to specify a value for the RTS Threshold. Enter a value
between 256 and 2346. This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. Should you
encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended.
Fragmentation Threshold: This field is used to specify the fragmentation threshold. Enter
a value between 1500 and 2346. If you experience a high packet error rate, try to slightly
increase your Fragmentation Threshold. The value should remain at its default setting of
2346. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor performance.
DTIM Interval: Specify the Beacon Rate. Enter a value between 1 and 255 that specifies
the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of
the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the AP has
buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM
with a DTIM Interval value. AP Clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the
broadcast and multicast messages.
SSID Broadcast: Enable or disable a Service Set Identifier broadcast. When enabled, the
SSID of the WAP-4000A is sent to wireless enabled devices on the area. Set the
WAP-4000A’s SSID in the Basic Setting screen. Enabling this function may cause
unauthorized user to connect your wireless networks.
TX Rates: Select the desired transmission rates by clicking on the drop down list. The
default setting is “Auto”.
CTS Mode: There are three options: None, Always, and Auto. This feature focuses on
minimizing collisions among hidden stations or ensuring better coexistence of 802.11b and
802.11g wireless stations. However, its implementation would cause additional overhead
to the network, and thus greatly affect wireless performance, which you should be take
great care of before adopting it. If the performance of your WLAN is normal, please
select ”None”. Only when there are too many collisions (you can judge it from the low
throughput and high latency) on your WLAN can you enable it (select “Always”). The
default setting is “Auto,” which means the AP will employ this mechanism optionally, which
may affect the performance of your 802.11g wireless stations.
WDS: There are two options: Enable and Disable. If you want to set the AP in repeater, AP
client, or bridge mode to communicate with another WAP-4000A, please enable this
function to ensure smooth operation. Otherwise, disable this option for better