D-Link DSA-3200 user manual

DSA-3200 Wireless Service Gateway User Manual

Authentication Type: The default value of Auto allows the AP to auto-detect for Shared Key or Open System Authentication types. Shared Key requires both the AP and Client to share a common WEP key (usually Key 1) before the Client can join the Network. Open Key allows any Client to associate with the AP, however if WEP is enabled the client will not be able to communicate unless the correct WEP Key is supplied.

Transmission Rates: The default value of Auto allows data rates to range from 1 to 54Mbps. The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network. You can select from a range of transmission speeds, or you can keep the default setting of Auto to have the Access Point automatically select the fastest possible data rate with an Auto-Fallback feature. Auto-Fallback will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Access Point and a wireless client.

CTS Protection Mode: The default setting is Disabled. When set to Auto, a protection mechanism will ensure that your Wireless-B devices will connect to the Access Point when Wireless-G devices are present. Keep in mind that the performance of your Wireless-G Network may decrease as a whole to accommodate the slower legacy client.

Basic Rates: The default value is Default. Depending on the wireless mode you have selected, a basic set of supported data rates will be selected. The default setting will ensure maximum compatibility with all devices. You may also choose to enable all data rates by selecting ALL. For compatibility with former Wireless-B devices, select 1-2Mbps.

Beacon Interval: This value indicates the frequency interval of the 802.11 Beacon Frame. The default value is 100 milliseconds. You may enter a value between 20 and 1000 milliseconds. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to synchronize the wireless network.

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