Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration

Parameters/Buttons

Description

Authentication Type

Defines the Access Point’s authentication type. Only the

 

Wireless Stations that pass the authentication test can

 

connect to the Access Point.

 

Open System: any stations can associate with the

 

Access Point without authentication.

 

Shared Key: stations using a shared key (the WEP Key

 

identified by the Access Point) can associate with the

 

Access Point.

 

Both: any stations can associate with the Access Point

 

with or without authentication.

Access Point Name

Enter the Access Point’s name.

Operational Rate Set

By default the Access Point adaptively selects the highest

 

possible rate for transmission. In case of obstacles or

 

interference, the system will adjust the speed

 

automatically. Select the basic rates to be used: 82 84 8B

 

96 (1-2-5.5-11 Mbps) or 82 84 0B 16 (1-2 Mbps).

Beacon Period

Set the Beacon Period parameter, which specifies the

 

duration between beacon packets (milliseconds). The

 

range for the beacon period is between 20-1000 with a

 

typical value of 100.

DTIM

Determines the interval the Access Point will send its

 

broadcast traffic. Default value is 4 beacons.

Receive Antenna

Sets which antenna is used for reception. Select Diversity

 

Antenna for the Access Point.

Transmit Antenna

Sets which antenna is used for transmission. Select

 

Diversity Antenna for the Access Point.

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Edimax Technology EW-7205AP Parameters/Buttons Description Authentication Type, Access Point Name, Operational Rate Set