Chapter 3 - software configuration, 6 advanced – Asus WL-320gP User Manual
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3. Software
ASUS 802.11g Access Point
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Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
Access Point
3.7.6 Advanced
This section allows you to set up
additional parameters for the wireless
router function. We recommend that
you use the default values for all items
in this window.
You may also setup operation modes
(AP or WDS, Station or URE) in this
window aside from the Quick Setup
screen.
Hide SSID - “No” is the default option so that wireless mobile users can
see your ASUS 802.11g AP’s SSID and associate with your Access Point.
If you select “Yes”, your ASUS 802.11g AP will not show in site surveys
by wireless mobile clients and they will have to manually enter your ASUS
802.11g AP’s SSID. To restrict access to your ASUS 802.11g AP , select
“Yes”. For security reasons, change the SSID other than the default SSID.
Set AP Isolated - Select Yes to prevent wireless client from communicating
with each other.
Data Rate (Mbps) - This field allows you to specify the transmission rate.
Leave on “Auto” to maximize performance versus distance.
Basic Rate Set - This field indicates the basic rates that wireless clients must
support. Use “1 & 2 Mbps” only when backward compatibility is needed for
some older wireless LAN cards with a maximum bit rate of 2Mbps.
Fragmentation Threshold (256-2346) – Fragmentation is used to divide
802.11 frames into smaller pieces (fragments) that are sent separately to the
destination. Set a specific packet size threshold to enable fragmentation.
If there is an excessive number of collisions on the WLAN, experiment
with different fragmentation values to increase the reliability of frame
transmissions. The default value (2346) is recommended for normal use.
RTS Threshold (0-2347) – The RTS/CTS (Request to Send/Clear to Send)
function is used to minimize collisions among wireless stations. When
RTS/CTS is enabled, the router refrains from sending a data frame until
another RTS/CTS handshake is completed. Set a specific packet size
threshold to enable RTS/CTS. The default value (2347) is recommended.