Planet Technology WAP-6100 Fragment length, 256-2346, RTS/CTS threshold, Short preamble, Distance

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Fragment length

This specifies the maximum size of a data packet. It should remain at its

(256-2346)

default setting of 2,346. A smaller setting means smaller packets, which will

 

create more packets for each transmission. If you have decreased this value

 

and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it again, but it will

 

likely decrease overall network performance. Only minor modifications of this

 

value are recommended.

 

 

RTS/CTS threshold

Enter the preferred setting between 256 and 2346. Normally, this can be left

(256-2346)

at the default value.

 

 

Short preamble

Preambles are a sequence of binary bits that help the receivers synchronize

 

and ready for receipt of a data transmission. Some older wireless systems

 

like 802.11b implementation use shorter preambles. If you are having

 

difficulty connecting to an older 802.11b device, try to enable short preamble.

 

 

Protection mode

Protection Mode should remain default value (Auto) unless you are having

 

severe problems with your 11g Wireless LAN products not being able to

 

transmit to the WAP-6100 in an environment with heavy 802.11b traffic. To

 

enable this function boosts the WAP-6100’s ability to catch all 11g Wireless

 

transmissions but will severely decrease performance.

 

 

Extended Range

Atheros eXtended Range technology is fully compatible with IEEE and Wi-Fi

 

Alliance standards. In outdoor environments, XR enables more economical

 

point to point fixed wireless system and provides for greater utility of public

 

hot spots infrastructure with increased numbers of users able to connect

 

each access point.

 

 

Distance (1-30)

Setup “Distance” according to the longest link distance between the point to

 

point or point to multi-point in the network. The input needs to be greater

 

than or equal to the real distance. The range can be from 1KM to 30KM for

 

normal mode and 1KM to 15 KM in Super mode.

 

 

After all changes are made, be sure to click on “Apply” to make sure all changes are saved into system.

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Contents 802.11g Wireless LAN Outdoor CPE AP Copyright Safety Table of Contents Page Introduction Package ContentsFeatures SpecificationWireless Performance Environmental factors Site selectionHardware Installation Outdoor Installation Warning DON’T Touch That PERSON, or YOU MAY be Electrocuted Click on Start Menu/ Run Initial SetupSetup Procedures Page System Information Web ConfigurationAccess Point Mode System SummaryCurrent Wireless Settings Wireless Station ListCurrent IP Settings Device Name AdministrationOperation Mode System PropertiesIP Settings Ssid Wireless NetworkWireless Security WEP Authentication typeWPA-PSK Radius secret WPARadius server Radius portWireless Advanced Settings RTS/CTS threshold Protection modeFragment length 256-2346MAC Filter Backup / Restore SettingsDefault settings Current settings immediately Reboot Firmware UpgradeConnection Status Wireless Client ModeBssid Site Survey Network modeEthernet Client List Repeater ModeWireless Network WDS Link Settings Wireless BridgeConsiderations before installation WDS Security SettingsAppendix a Glossary