SMC Networks SMC2555W-AG manual Normal Mode Turbo Mode

System Configuration

40 MHz to support the increased data rate. However, this reduces the number of channels supported (e.g., 5 channels for the United States).

Radio Channel – The radio channel that the access point uses to communicate with wireless clients. When multiple access points are deployed in the same area, set the channel on neighboring access points at least four channels apart to avoid interference with each other. For example, in the United States you can deploy up to four access points in the same area (e.g., channels 36, 56, 149, 165). Also note that the channel for wireless clients is automatically set to the same as that used by the access point to which it is linked. (Default: Channel 60 for normal mode, and channel 42 for Turbo mode)

Auto Channel Select – Enables the access point to automatically select an unoccupied radio channel. (Default: Enabled)

Normal Mode

Turbo Mode

SSID Broadcast – The SSID broadcast can be disabled to prevent access to clients without a pre-configured SSID. When disabled, the access point will not include its SSID in beacon messages. Nor will it respond to probe requests from clients that do not include the correct SSID. (Default: Enabled)

Transmit Power – Adjusts the power of the radio signals transmitted from the access point. The higher the transmission power, the farther the transmission range. Power selection is not just a trade off between coverage area and maximum supported clients. You also have to ensure that high-power signals do not interfere with the operation of other radio devices in the service area. (Options: 100%, 50%, 25%, 12%, minimum; Default: 100%)

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