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3.The adjacent access points should use different radio channels when their coverage areas overlap.
4.All access points must use the same port number to relay roaming information.
5.The access points must be connected to the Ethernet and be able to get IP addresses from a DHCP server if using dynamic IP address assignment.
3.11.5 Enable the Roaming Feature on the ZyAIR
Enable the roaming feature if you have two or more ZyAIRs on the same subnet. Follow the steps below to allow roaming on your ZyAIR.
Step 1. From the main menu, enter 3 to display Menu 3 – LAN Setup. Step 2. Enter 5 to display Menu 3.5 – Wireless LAN Setup.
Menu 3.5 - Wireless LAN Setup
ESSID= Wireless
Hide ESSID= No
Channel ID= CH01 2412MHz
RTS Threshold= 2432
Frag. Threshold= 2432
WEP= Disable
Default Key= N/A
Key1= N/A
Key2= N/A
Key3= N/A
Key4= N/A
Edit MAC Address Filter= No
Edit Roaming Configuration= Yes
Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel:
Figure 3-11 Wireless LAN Setup
Step 3. Move the cursor to the Edit Roaming Configuration field. Press [SPACE BAR] to select Yes and then press [ENTER]. Menu 3.5.2 – Roaming Configuration displays as shown next.
Menu 3.5.2 - Roaming Configuration
Active= Yes
Port #= 16290
Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel:
Figure 3-12 Menu 3.5.2 – Roaming Configuration
The following table describes the fields in this menu.
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