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3.5 Configuring IEEE 802.11g-Related Settings 3.5.1 Communication
3.5.1.1 Basic
Basic IEEE 802.11g-related communication settings include AP functionality, RF type,
Regulatory domain, Channel number, Network name (SSID), Data rate, and
Transmit power.
Fig. 34. Basic IEEE 802.11g communication settings.
For specific needs such as configuring the AP as a wireless LAN-to-LAN bridge, the AP
functionality can be disabled, so that no wireless client can associate with the AP.
The RF type of the WLAN interface can be configured to work in IEEE 802.11b only (b
Only), IEEE 802.11g only (g Only), or mixed mode (Mixed—802.11g and 802.11b si-
multaneously).
The number of available RF channels depends on local regulations; therefore you have
to choose an appropriate regulatory domain to comply with local regulations. The SSID
of a wireless client computer and the SSID of the AP must be identical for them to
communicate with each other.
If there is RF interference, you may want to reduce the Data rate for more reliable wire-
less transmission. In most cases, leave the setting to Auto.
The transmit power of the RF module of the AP can be adjusted so that the RF cover-
age of the AP can be changed.