Getting Started

Distance between APs

Multicast Rate

Large

1 and 2 Mbits/sec

Medium

1, 2, and 5.5 Mbits/sec

Small

1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbits/sec

Minicell

1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbits/sec

Microcell

1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbits/sec

The following options are available for an 802.11b/g AP:

Operational Mode: An 802.11b/g wireless interface can be configured to operate in the following modes:

802.11b mode only

802.11g mode only

802.11g-wifi mode

802.11b/g mode (default)

Primary Network Name (SSID): Enter a Network Name (between 1 and 32 characters long) for the wireless network. You must configure each wireless client to use this name as well.

Additional Network Names (SSIDs): The AP supports up to 16 SSIDs and VLANs per wireless interface (radio). Refer to the Advanced Configuration chapter for information on the detailed rules on configuring multiple SSIDs, VLANs, and security modes.

Auto Channel Select: By default, the AP scans the area for other Access Points and selects the best available communication channel, either a free channel (if available) or the channel with the least amount of interference. Remove the check mark to disable this option.

Frequency Channel: When Auto Channel Select is enabled, this field is read-only and displays the Access Point’s current operating channel. When Auto Channel Select is disabled, you can specify the Access Point’s channel. If you decide to manually set the unit’s channel, ensure that nearby devices do not use the same frequency. Available Channels vary based on regulatory domain. See 802.11g Channel Frequencies.

Transmit Rate: Select a specific transmit rate for the AP. The values available depend on the Operational Mode. Auto Fallback is the default setting; it allows the AP to select the best transmit rate based on the cell size.

For 802.11b only -- Auto Fallback, 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbits/sec

For 802.11g only -- Auto Fallback, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbits/sec

For 802.11b/g and 802.11g-wifi-- Auto Fallback, 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbits/sec

NOTE

Additional advanced settings are available in the Wireless Interface Configuration screen. See Wireless A (802.11a), Wireless (802.11b), or Wireless (802.11b/g) for details. See SSID/VLAN/Security for more information on security features.

10.Review the configuration summary. If you want to make any additional changes, use the navigation panel on the left-hand side of the screen to return to an earlier screen. After making a change, click Save & Next to save the change and proceed to the next screen.

11.When finished, click Reboot on the Summary screen to restart the AP and apply your changes.

Download the Latest Software

Proxim periodically releases updated software for the AP on its Web site at http://www.proxim.com. Proxim recommends that you check the Web site for the latest updates after you have installed and initialized the unit.

Three types of files can be downloaded to the AP from a TFTP server:

image (AP software image or kernel)

config (configuration file)

UpgradeBSPBL (BSP/Bootloader firmware file)

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