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Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab

This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point.

Advanced Wireless

You can change the data transmission and output power settings for the Access Point.

CTS Protection Mode. CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode function boosts the Access Point’s ability to catch all Wireless-G transmissions but will severely decrease performance. If you keep the default setting Auto, the Access Point can use this feature as needed, when the Wireless-G products are not able to transmit to the Access Point in an environment with heavy 802.11b traffic. Select Disabled if you want to permanently disable this feature.

Wireless Isolation (between SSIDs). This setting prevents eavesdropping in the network. When it is Enabled, wireless frames received on this Access Point will not be forwarded to other wireless networks (SSIDs). For example, if you have a wireless hotspot, you may want to keep the wireless network (SSID) isolated from your other wireless networks (SSIDs).The default is Enabled.

Basic Data Rates (BSSBasicRateSet). This setting is a series of rates that are advertised to the other wireless devices as defined in IEEE 802.11 specifications, so they know at which rates the Access Point can support. One of the rates is picked from the list for transmitting control frames, broadcast/multicast frames, or ACK frames. To support both 802.11b & 802.11g devices, use the default Mixed mode setting so that frames can be decoded by all devices. To support 802.11g devices only, use the G-only mode setting to achieve higher frame rates. For regular data frames, the transmission rate is configured through the Tx Rate Limiting on the Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings tab.

Beacon Interval. This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless networks service area, the Access Point address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM).

DTIM Interval. This value indicates how often the Access Point sends out a Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). Lower settings result in more efficient networking, while preventing your PC from dropping into power- saving sleep mode. Higher settings allow your PC to enter sleep mode, thus saving power, but interferes with wireless transmissions.

RTS Threshold. This setting determines how large a packet can be before the Access Point coordinates transmission and reception to ensure efficient communication. This value should remain at its default setting of 2347. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended.

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideTable of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityFrequently Asked Questions List of Figures 15 Wireless Advanced Wireless Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkRoaming Network LayoutExample of a Simple Wireless Network Wireless Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointReceiving data from a wireless device LEDsPorts That supports Power over Ethernet PoEEthernet AntennaReset Button Ground Reset Button and GroundInternal Antenna Pattern Horizontal Plane Antenna PatternWireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Hardware InstallationOverview Ground the Access Point Accessing the Utility Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointWireless SetupEnter the Host Name and IP Address settings on this screen Navigating the UtilityAP Mode AdministrationStatus Setup Tab Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access PointNetwork Setup IP SettingsTime Setup Time TabWireless Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless NetworkConfigure the Wireless Network attributes for each Ssid Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless Security Wireless Wireless Security TabDisabled WPA-Personal aka WPA-PSKWPA2-Personal Mixed WPA2-PersonalWPA2-Enterprise WPA-EnterpriseWPA2-Enterprise Mixed 11 Wireless Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise MixedRadius Wireless Wireless Connection Control Tab Wireless Connection ControlSelect MAC Address From Networked Computers Advanced Wireless Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings TabWireless-G Exterior Access Point MAC Address AP Mode Tab17 Wireless Repeater Wireless Repeater18 Site Survey AP Password Administration Management TabWeb Access Local AP PasswordWireless-G Exterior Access Point Log Administration Log TabWireless-G Exterior Access Point Administration Firmware Upgrade Tab Administration Factory Default TabFactory Default Firmware UpgradeAdministration Reboot Tab RebootOn this screen you can reboot the Access Point Config Management Administration Config Management TabStatus Local Network Tab InformationLocal Network 26 Status Wireless Status Wireless TabWireless WiredStatus System Performance Tab System PerformanceWireless-G Exterior Access Point Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingWhat Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the ISM band? Does the Access Point function as a firewall? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Model Appendix F SpecificationsStandards IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3afStorage Humidity Operating HumidityTo 95%, Non-Condensing External antenna is sold separatelyLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Wireless-G Exterior Access Point Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Need to contact Linksys? Appendix I Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide Linksys
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