Getting started – HP ProCurve 520wl Wireless Access Point User Manual
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Getting Started
— Multicast Rate: Sets the rate at which Multicast messages are sent. This value is related to the Distance
Between APs parameter (described previously). The table below displays the possible Multicast Rates
based on the Distance between APs. See
for more information.
Distance between APs Multicast Rate
Large
1 and 2 Mbits/sec
Medium
1, 2, and 5.5 Mbits/sec
Small
1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbits/sec
Minicell
1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbits/sec
Microcell
1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbits/sec
— WEP Encryption: Place a check mark in the box provided to enable WEP encryption. See
for more information.
— Set Encryption Key 1: If you enabled Encryption, configure an Encryption Key. This key is used to
encrypt and decrypt data between the AP and its wireless clients. Enter the number of characters that
correspond to the desired key size, as described below:
— Enter 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9 and A-F) or 5 ASCII characters (see
) to
use 64-bit encryption.
— Enter 26 hexadecimal characters (0-9 and A-F) or 13 ASCII characters to use 128-bit encryption.
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The following options are available for an 802.11b/g AP:
— Operational Mode: An 802.11b/g wireless interface can be configured to operate in the following modes:
— 802.11b mode only
— 802.11g mode only
— 802.11g-wifi mode (Although this is a valid option, the .11g AP Card is not Wi-Fi certified.)
— 802.11b/g mode (default)
— Network Name (SSID): Enter a Network Name (between 2 and 31 characters long) for the wireless
network. You must configure each wireless client to use this name as well.
— Auto Channel Select: By default, the AP scans the area for other Access Points and selects the best
available communication channel, either a free channel (if available) or the channel with the least amount
of interference. Remove the check mark to disable this option.
— Frequency Channel: When Auto Channel Select is enabled, this field is read-only and displays the
Access Point’s current operating channel. When Auto Channel Select is disabled, you can specify the
Access Point’s channel. If you decide to manually set the unit’s channel, ensure that nearby devices do
not use the same frequency. Available Channels vary based on regulatory domain. See
— Transmit Rate: Select a specific transmit rate for the AP. The values available depend on the Operational
Mode. Auto Fallback is the default setting; it allows the AP to select the best transmit rate based on the
cell size.
— For 802.11b only -- Auto Fallback, 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbits/sec.
— For 802.11g only -- Auto Fallback, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbits/sec.
— For 802.11b/g and 802.11g-wifi-- Auto Fallback, 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbits/sec.
— WEP Encryption: Place a check mark in the box provided to enable WEP encryption. See
for more information.
— Set Encryption Key 1: If you enabled Encryption, configure an Encryption Key. This key is used to
encrypt and decrypt data between the AP and its wireless clients. Enter the number of characters that
correspond to the desired key size, as described below:
— Enter 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9 and A-F) or 5 ASCII characters (see
) to
use 64-bit encryption.
— Enter 26 hexadecimal characters or 13 ASCII characters to use 128-bit encryption.
— Enter 32 hexadecimal characters or 16 ASCII characters to use 152-bit encryption.
NOTE
Additional advanced settings are available in the Wireless Interface Configuration screen. See
,
, or
for more information on
security features.
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