CHAPTER 6: COMMAND LINE INTERFACE

Default Setting

2347

Command Mode

Interface Configuration (Wireless)

Command Usage

If the threshold is set to 0, the access point always sends RTS signals. If set to 2347, the access point never sends RTS signals. If set to any other value, and the packet size equals or exceeds the RTS threshold, the RTS/CTS (Request to Send / Clear to Send) mechanism will be enabled.

The access point sends RTS frames to a receiving station to negotiate the sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS frame, the station sends a CTS frame to notify the sending station that it can start sending data.

Access points contending for the wireless medium may not be aware of each other. The RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this “Hidden Node” problem.

Example

Outdoor 11a Building to Building (if-wireless g)#rts-threshold 256

Outdoor 11a Building to Building (if-wireless g)#

super-a

This command enables Atheros proprietary Super A performance enhancements. Use the no form to disable this function.

Syntax

[no] super-a

Default Setting

Disabled

Command Mode

Interface Configuration (Wireless - 802.11a)

Command Usage

Super A enhancements include bursting, compression, and fast frames.

Maximum throughput ranges between 40 to 60 Mbps for connections to

Atheros-compatible clients.

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3Com 3CRWEASYA73, WL-575 manual Super-a, Syntax No super-a Default Setting