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Chapter 8 Wireless Configuration
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Channel ID
Set the operating frequency/channel depending on your particular region.
To manually set the ZyXEL Device to use a channel, select a channel from the drop-
down list box.
Click MAINTENANCE and then the Channel Usage tab to open the Channel
Usage screen to make sure the channel is not already used by another AP or
independent peer-to-peer wireless network.
To have the ZyXEL Device automatically select a channel, click Scan instead.
Scan
Click this button to have the ZyXEL Device automatically scan for and select the
channel with the least interference.
RTS/CTS
Threshold
(Request To Send) The threshold (number of bytes) for enabling RTS/CTS
handshake. Data with its frame size larger than this value will perform the RTS/CTS
handshake. Setting this attribute to be larger than the maximum MSDU (MAC
service data unit) size turns off the RTS/CTS handshake. Setting this attribute to its
smallest value (256) turns on the RTS/CTS handshake. Enter a value between 256
and 2346.
Fragmentation
Threshold
The threshold (number of bytes) for the fragmentation boundary for directed
messages. It is the maximum data fragment size that can be sent. Enter an even
number between 256 and 2346.
Beacon Interval
When a wirelessly networked device sends a beacon, it includes with it a beacon
interval. This specifies the time period before the device sends the beacon again.
The interval tells receiving devices on the network how long they can wait in low-
power mode before waking up to handle the beacon. This value can be set from
20ms to 1000ms. A high value helps save current consumption of the access point.
DTIM
Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) is the time period after which broadcast
and multicast packets are transmitted to mobile clients in the Active Power
Management mode. A high DTIM value can cause clients to lose connectivity with
the network. This value can be set from 1 to 100.
Output Power
Set the output power of the ZyXEL Device in this field. If there is a high density of
APs in an area, decrease the output power of the ZyXEL Device to reduce
interference with other APs. Select one of the following 100%(Full Power), 50%,
25%, 12.5% or Minimum. See the product specifications for more information on
your ZyXEL Device’s output power.
SSID Profile
The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless
station is associated. Wireless stations associating to the access point (AP) must
have the same SSID. Select an SSID Profile from the drop-down list box.
Configure SSID profiles in the SSID screen (see
for
information on configuring SSID).
Note: If you are configuring the ZyXEL Device from a computer
connected to the wireless LAN and you change the
ZyXEL Device’s SSID or security settings, you will lose
your wireless connection when you press Apply to
confirm. You must then change the wireless settings of
your computer to match the ZyXEL Device’s new
settings.
Rates
Configuration
This section controls the data rates permitted for clients.
For each Rate, select an option from the Configuration list. The options are:
•
Basic (1~11 Mbps only): Clients can always connect to the access point at this
speed.
•
Optional: Clients can connect to the access point at this speed, when permitted
to do so by the AP.
•
Disabled: Clients cannot connect to the access point at this speed.
Table 35 Wireless: Access Point (NWA-3160 and NWA-3163)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION