Ethernet options, Owl frame type – Intermec 6710 User Manual

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SECTION 4

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Configuration

6710 Access Point User’s Guide 4-41

Ethernet Options

Use [Ethernet] to set Ethernet port options:

OWL Frame Type

<DIX>

Cable Type

<Auto Detect>

[Static Addresses]
[Normal RX Filter]
[Advanced RX Filter]
[Bridging]

OWL Frame Type

OWL Frame Type is the Ethernet type for communication

among access points (open wireless LAN frames). Settings

are:

DIX
SNAP

Setting

Description

DIX

(default) Adds DIX (Ethernet 2.0) header to open wireless

LAN frames. DIX is the default because it adds

less overhead to the wireless data.

SNAP

Adds an 802.3 SNAP header to open wireless

LAN frames. In some cases, open wireless LAN

frames must be encapsulated in SNAP frames.

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