Symbol Technologies WS 2000 manual Configure Subnet Access, Name, Location, Placement, Channel

Step 8: Configure Subnet Access

6.From this screen, the administrator can change several pieces of information about each Access Port.

Field	Description
Name	Administrators can change the names of the Access Ports
	from Access Port# to something much more descriptive so
	that they can easily identify which Access Port is being
	referenced in the various screens and in the left menu. The
	name is limited to a string of 13 characters.
Location	This field is a memory aid for the administrator. Enter text
	that describes where the Access Port is physically located.
	The name is limited to a string of 13 characters.
Placement	Select either Indoors or Outdoors from the Placement
	pop-up menu. The setting will affect the selection available
	for several of the other advanced settings.
Channel	Specify a channel for communications between the Access
	Port and mobile units. The range of legally approved
	communications channels varies depending on the
	installation location. It is best to use a different channel
	number for each Access Port. Communications will be the
	clearest for nearby Access Ports if the channel numbers are
	5 numbers apart (1, 6, 11).
Power Level	Specify a Power Level in milliwatts (mW) for RF signal
	strength. The optimal power level is best determined by a site
	survey prior to installation. Available settings include 1, 5, 15,
	30 and 100. Consult the site survey for recommendations for
	the power level.
	Set a higher power level to ensure RF coverage in WLAN
	environments that have more electromagnetic interference or
	greater distances between the Access Port and mobile units.
	Decrease the power level according to the proximity of other
	Access Ports. Overlapping RF coverage may cause lost
	packets and difficulty for roaming mobile units trying to
	engage an Access Port.

7. Click Apply to save changes.

This screen also provides the ability to change several advanced settings for the Access Ports. For more information, see Advanced Access Port Settings.

Step 8: Configure Subnet Access

The WS 2000 Network Management System allows the administrator to set up access rules for subnet-to-subnet and subnet-to-WAN communication. These access rules control communication between subnets and the outside world (the WAN). Select Network Configuration --> Subnet Access to get to the Subnet Access screen.

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WS 2000 Wireless Switch: 1.0 Date of last Revision: March 2004