Brocade Mobility RFS7000-GR Controller System Reference Guide (Supporting software release 4.1.0.0-040GR and later) - Manual (Page 184)

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Viewing Access Port Information
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10. Select the Enable Enhanced Probe Table checkbox to enable an adopted Access Port or
Access Point radio to forward the probes required to obtain MU RSSI information.
RSSI data (as obtained by at least three detecting radios) can be used by the Brocade RFMS
application to triangulate the location of a MU on a site map representative of the actual
physical dimensions of the switch radio coverage area. Once located on a site map, intuitive
decisions can be made regarding the MU’s authorization within the switch managed network.
11. The following read only information is displayed:
12. To add the radio to a Radio Group enter the Group ID for the radio group you wish to add it to.
For more information on configuring Radio Groups see “Bandwidth information displays per
radio with the following data:” on page 185.
13. From within the Radio Settings field, define the Placement of the Access Port as either Indoors
or Outdoors.
An Access Port can be set for Indoors or Outdoors use depending on the model and the
placement location. Power settings and channel selection options differ based on each
country's regulatory rules and whether or not the unit is placed indoors or outdoors.
14. Select a channel for communications between the Access Port and its associated MUs within
the Desired Channel field.
The selection of a channel determines the available power levels. The range of legally
approved communication channels varies depending on the installation location and country.
The selected channel can be a specific channel, “Random,” or “ACS.” Random assigns each
radio a random channel. ACS (Automatic Channel Selection) allows the switch to
systematically assign channels. Default is Random.
15. After first selecting a channel, select a power level in dBm for RF signal strength in the Desired
Power (dBm) field.
The optimal power level for the specified channel is best determined by a site survey prior to
installation. Available settings are determined according to the selected channel. Set a higher
power level to ensure RF coverage in WLAN environments that have more electromagnetic
interference or greater distances between the Access Port and MUs. Decrease the power level
according to the proximity of other Access Ports. Overlapping RF coverage may cause lost
packets and problems for roaming devices trying to connect to an Access Port. After setting a
power level, channel and placement the RF output power for the Access Port is displayed in
mW. The default is 20 dBm (802.11bg), 17 dBm (802.11a).
NOTE
After setting a power level, channel and placement, the RF output power for the Access Port displays
in mW.
16. To configure optional rate settings, click the Rate Settings button to display a new dialogue
containing rate setting information. Instructions on configuring rate settings is described in
“Configuring rate settings” on page 173.
MAC Address The Base Radio MAC is the radio's first MAC address when it is adopted by the
Switch.
Radio Type Radio type identifies whether the radio is an 802.11a radio or an 802.11 bg radio.
Config Method The Config Method displays whether the radio has been configured using static or
dynamic settings.