IBM 6500 Wireless Parameter Configuration, Gateway Address, Dhcp, Signal Strength, Operation Mode

Wireless Ethernet Interface Configuration Using The Control Panel

•Subnet Mask

This is the subnet mask for the host IP that has four segments. They are displayed as SEG1, SEG2, SEG3, and SEG4 which can be set to any value in the range of of 0 to 255.

•Gateway Address

This is the gateway IP addresses that have four segments. They are displayed as SEG1, SEG2, SEG3, and SEG4 which can be set to any value in the range of 0 to 255.

•DHCP

The DHCP option allows you to obtain host server IP addresses when powering onto the network. The DHCP can be configured to:

•Enable – each time you power on, the host server automatically assigns you a different address (if the IP address has not been previously assigned).

•Disable – You choose the host server IP address. After the selection, the IP Address remains fixed even after you reboot.

Wireless Parameter Configuration

Certain "WIRELESS PARAMETERS" must be configured to match the Access Point settings:

NOTE: The "ETHERNET PARAMETERS" are configured the same way as the 10/100 Ethernet external Ethernet Interface. Please refer to the Ethernet menu.

•Signal Strength

This menu displays the strength of the wireless signal.

NOTE: This is a display value only and cannot be changed.

•Operation Mode

This is the operation mode of the wireless network. The options include “Infrastructure” or “Ad Hoc” mode.

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