D-Link DWL_7100 manual Advanced Performance, Wireless Band

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Using the Configuration Menu (continued)

Advanced > Performance

Wireless Band:

Select 802.11a (up to 108Mbps speed in turbo mode in the 5GHz range) or 802.11g (up to

54 Mbps speed52 with AirPlus

adapters.)

Frequency: The frequency range will be displayed.

Channel: The default channel for 802.11a is 52. The default

channel for 802.11g is 6.

Data Rate: Select the transmission rate for the network

Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a Beacon interval value (20-1000.) Default (100) is recommended.

DTIM: (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) Enter a value between 1 and 255 for the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM.) A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.

Fragment Length: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase your Fragmentation Threshold within the value range of 256 to 2346. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor performance.

RTS Length: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2346 are recommended.

Transmit Power: Adjust the transmission range here. This tool can be helpful for security purposes if you wish to limit the transmission range.

Super Mode: Select Enabled or Disabled.

Radio Wave: Select ON or OFF.

Apply: Click Apply if you have made any changes.

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Contents Link AirPremierTM AG Contents Package Contents Introduction LEDs FeaturesWireless Basics Wireless Basics Installation Considerations IP Address Getting StartedGetting Started Home Wizard UsingtheConfigurationMenuHome Wireless Using the Configuration MenuGet IP From IP Address Home LANAdvanced Mode Advanced Performance Wireless BandAdvanced Filters Advanced Encryption Advanced Grouping Load Balance Select Enabled or DisabledWins Advanced Dhcp Server Dynamic Pool SettingsSubMask Gateway Wins Advanced Dhcp Server Static Pool SettingsAssigned IP address Lease Time Advanced Dhcp Server Current IP Mapping ListTools System Tools AdminTools Firmware Tools Misc Tools Cfg FileStatus Stats Status Device InfoHelp Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Right-click on My Computer Select Properties Naming your ComputerChecking the IP Address in Windows XP Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Network Connections Click on Internet Protocol TCP/IP Click Properties Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XPTroubleshooting Troubleshooting My Computer Double-click on Network adapters Right-click on D-Link Why does my wireless connection keep dropping? Resetting the DWL-7100AP to Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Media Access Control Tech Support for customers within Canada Tech Support for customers within the United StatesWarranty and Registration With the Purchaser of the Product Important Note