SMC Networks 2.4GHz/5GHz manual Dtim-period, Syntax Beacon-interval interval

Command Line Interface

beacon-interval

This command configures the rate at which beacon signals are transmitted from the wireless bridge.

Syntax

beacon-interval <interval>

interval - The rate for transmitting beacon signals. (Range: 20-1000 milliseconds)

Default Setting

100

Command Mode

Interface Configuration (Wireless)

Command Usage

The beacon signals allow remote bridges to maintain contact with the local wireless bridge. They may also carry power-management information.

Example

AP(if-wireless a)#beacon-interval 150

AP(if-wireless a)#

dtim-period

This command configures the rate at which remote bridges in sleep mode must wake up to receive broadcast/multicast transmissions.

Syntax

dtim-period <interval>

interval - Interval between the beacon frames that transmit broadcast or multicast traffic. (Range: 1-255 beacon frames)

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