Interface Commands

indicates that the access point will save all broadcast/ multicast frames for the Basic Service Set (BSS) and forward them after every second beacon.

Using smaller DTIM intervals delivers broadcast/multicast frames in a more timely manner, causing stations in Power Save mode to wake up more often and drain power faster. Using higher DTIM values reduces the power used by stations in Power Save mode, but delays the transmission of broadcast/multicast frames.

Example

SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#dtim-period 100

SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#

fragmentation-length

This command configures the minimum packet size that can be fragmented when passing through the access point.

Syntax

fragmentation-length <length>

length - Minimum packet size for which fragmentation is allowed. (Range: 256-2346 bytes)

Default Setting

2346

Command Mode

Interface Configuration (Wireless)

Command Usage

If the packet size is smaller than the preset Fragment size, the packet will not be segmented.

Fragmentation of the PDUs (Package Data Unit) can increase the reliability of transmissions because it increases the probability of a successful transmission due to smaller frame size. If there is significant interference present, or

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SMC Networks SMC2555W-AG manual Syntax Fragmentation-length length, Default Setting 2346 Command Mode