AirLive MW-2000S - Manual (Page 134)

Chapter 7. Web Interface Configuration
AirLive MW-2000S User’s Manual
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Properties
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SSID: The SSID is the unique name shared among all APs in a wireless network. The SSID must be the
same for all APs in the wireless network. It is case sensitive and has a maximum length of 32 bytes.
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SSID Broadcast: Select this option to enable the SSID to broadcast in the network. When configuring
the network, it’s suggested to enable this function but also make sure to disable it when finished. With
this enabled, someone could easily obtain the SSID information with the site survey software and get
unauthorized access to an individual’s network. With this disabled to increase network security and
prevent the SSID from being seen on networked.
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Channel: Select the appropriate channel from the list to correspond with the network settings; for
example, 1 to 11 channels are suitable for the North America area.
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Transmission Mode: There are 3 modes to select from, 802.11b (2.4G, 1~11Mbps), 802.11g (2.4G,
54Mbps) and Mix mode (b and g).
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Transmission Rate: The default is Auto. Available range is from 1 to 54Mbps. The rate of data
transmission should be set depending on the speed of the wireless network. Select from a range of
transmission speed is desired or keep the default setting, Auto, to make the Access Point automatically
use the fastest rate possible.
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802.11 Protection: Choose to enable or disable this function from the drop-down box.
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Fragment Threshold: Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium
that cannot support the original size of the packet.
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RTS Threshold: Enter the desired RTS Threshold value, the range is from 0 to 2347, and the default is
2347.
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Beacon Interval (ms): Enter a value between 20 and 1000 msec. The default value is 100 milliseconds.
The entered time means how often the beacon signal transmits between the access point and the
wireless network.
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Inactivity Time: Enter the desired inactivity time. The range is from 100 to 60480000 msec, and the
default is 50000.
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Preamble Type: The length of the CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) block for communication between
the Access Point and roaming wireless adapters. Select from either Short Preamble or Long Preamble.
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IAPP: Inter Access-Point Protocol is designed for the enforcement of unique association throughout a
ESS (Extended Service Set) and for secure exchange of station’s security context between current
access point (AP) and new AP during handoff period.
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Tx Power Level: Choose the suitable value from the drop-down box.
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Ack Timeout: Enter a desired value, the range is from 0 to 255.
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Watch Dog: Check to enable or disable this function.