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8. WDS + AP Mode

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the ACKtimeout automatically when the value is zero. However, you can also enter

the ACKtimeout manually.

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Preamble Type: A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to synchronize

the transmitting timing including Synchronization and Start frame delimiter. In a "noisy"

network environment, the Preamble Type should be set to Long Preamble. The Short

Preamble is intended for applications where minimum overhead and maximum

performance is desired. If in a "noisy" network environment, the performance will be

decreased.

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BG Protection:

The 802.11g standard includes a protection mechanism to ensure mixed 802.11b

and 802.11g operation. If there is no such kind of mechanism exists, the two kinds of standards may

mutually interfere and decrease network’s performance.

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TX Power Level: You can set your TX Output power level here. Please note the

maximum allowable TX output power in EU is 20dBm. Please do not exceed your

country’s legal limit.

8.2.4 Site Survey

Operation Mode -> Setup -> Site Survey
WDS requires you to enter the MAC addresses of other remote bridges in the network.

You can scan for wireless networks around your location using the Site Survey function.

Then copy the MAC address of the remote Bridge into WDS table.
When you click on Site Survey, the following screen will appear. It might take awhile

depending on number of available Bridges in the area.

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MAC Addresses

For antenna

alignment. It will

display and update

the Signal Strength

conitnously

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