MSS User Guide | 4: Configuration |
correct for the United States; users in other countries should change it to a value appropriate for their area before attempting 802.11 operation.
Figure 4-69: Setting the 802.11 Region
Local>> CHANGE 80211 REGION IC 
Recognized values are:
FCC | United States (the default) |
IC | Canada |
ETSI | Europe (most countries - check with your local |
| regulatory body to make sure that the entire |
| ETSI frequency range is allowed in your area) |
SPAIN | Spain |
FRANCE | France |
MKK | Japan |
MAC Address
A MAC address is a unique identifier that distinguishes different devices on the 802.11 network. It is the same as the unit's hardware address.
For networking purposes, the MSS can be configured to use either the PC card's MAC address or its own internal MAC address (the default) with the Change 80211 MACADDRESS command. Using the MSS MAC address allows for more seamless operation when switching between wired and wireless networking.
Figure 4-70: Configuring the MAC Address
Local>> CHANGE 80211 MACADDRESS CARD or
Local>> CHANGE 80211 MACADDRESS MSS
Extended Service Set ID (ESSID)
Whenever there is more than one ESS in a wireless LAN architecture, devices need to be told which ESS they belong to. The ESSID ensures that devices communicate with the right AP.
To tell the MSS what ESS it belongs to, enter the Change 80211 ESSID command. The exact string you enter will be determined by the settings of the AP with which you want the MSS to communicate.
Figure 4-71: Configuring the ESS ID
Local>> CHANGE 80211 ESSID "floor3"
You can enter an empty string ("") to associate the MSS with the AP that gives the strongest signal, or when there is only one AP available.