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 |
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Beacon Period | Set the Beacon Period parameter, which specifies the |
| duration between beacon packets (milliseconds). The |
| range for the beacon period is between |
| 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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