Buffalo Technology WBR2-G54 user manual Advanced Settings

Advanced Settings

ping channels. Channels 1, 6 and 11 are non-overlapping.

If there are multiple APs in close proximity using the same channel, there may be interference. In this case, change to a non-overlapping channel.

Privacy Separator - Enable or disable communication between wireless clients. If you choose to use this feature, every wireless client that is associated to the AirStation will not be able to commu- nicate with any other wireless clients.

■Note: If this function is used, wired clients can still communicate with wireless clients.

BSS (Basic Service Set) Basic Rate Set - The transmission data rates offered by the AirStation. It is recommended to use the ‘Default’ selection to accomidate 802.11 and 802.11b rate sets. It is NOT recommended to use the ‘All’ selection, as some devices may not understand all of the rate sets offered by the AirStation.

Frame Bursting - This function increases 802.11b communication throughput by transferring pack- ets more efficiently. The following conditions affect this function:

•The wireless LAN client adapter must support Frame Bursting (and it must be enabled). If the wireless LAN client adapter does not support Frame Bursting, or Frame Bursting is not enabled, then it will operate at non-Frame Bursting speeds.

It is recommended to leave Frame Bursting enabled as it can only help throughput, not hurt it.

DTIM Period - An access point transmits beacon signals to nearby clients at a preset interval. This parameter sets the beacon transmission interval time (1-255 seconds). Selection of a larger num- ber may conserve energy for the client computer (when client power management is enabled), but

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