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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab

Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab

This screen allows you to configure the advanced settings for the Access Point.

Advanced Wireless

You can change the data transmission and output power settings for the Access Point.

CTS Protection Mode

. CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode function boosts the Access Point’s ability to

catch all Wireless-G transmissions but will severely decrease performance. If you keep the default setting

Auto

, the Access Point can use this feature as needed, when the Wireless-G products are not able to transmit

to the Access Point in an environment with heavy 802.11b traffic. Select

Disabled

if you want to

permanently disable this feature.

Wireless Isolation (between SSIDs)

. This setting prevents eavesdropping in the network. When it is

Enabled

, wireless frames received on this Access Point will not be forwarded to other wireless networks

(SSIDs). For example, if you have a wireless hotspot, you may want to keep the wireless network (SSID)

isolated from your other wireless networks (SSIDs).The default is

Enabled

.

Basic Data Rates (BSSBasicRateSet)

. This setting is a series of rates that are advertised to the other

wireless devices as defined in IEEE 802.11 specifications, so they know at which rates the Access Point can

support. One of the rates is picked from the list for transmitting control frames, broadcast/multicast frames,

or ACK frames. To support both 802.11b & 802.11g devices, use the default

Mixed

mode setting so that

frames can be decoded by all devices. To support 802.11g devices only, use the

G-only

mode setting to

achieve higher frame rates. For regular data frames, the transmission rate is configured through the Tx Rate

Limiting on the Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings tab.

Beacon Interval.

This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast

by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless networks service area,

the Access Point address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator

Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM).

DTIM Interval

. This value indicates how often the Access Point sends out a Delivery Traffic Indication

Message (DTIM). Lower settings result in more efficient networking, while preventing your PC from

dropping into power-saving sleep mode. Higher settings allow your PC to enter sleep mode, thus saving

power, but interferes with wireless transmissions.

RTS Threshold.

This setting determines how large a packet can be before the Access Point coordinates

transmission and reception to ensure efficient communication. This value should remain at its default setting

of

2347

. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended.

Figure 6-13: Wireless Settings - WEP

Section	Page
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 43	4
Appendix B: Wireless Security 47	4
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 50	4
Appendix D: Windows Help 51	4
Appendix E: Glossary 52	4
Appendix F: Specifications 57	4
Appendix G: Warranty Information 59	4
Appendix H: Regulatory Information 60	4
Appendix I: Contact Information 66	4
List of Figures	5
Figure 2-1: Example of a Simple Wireless Network 5	5
Figure 3-1: Front Panel 6	5
Figure 3-2: Bottom Panel 7	5
Figure 3-3: Top Panel 7	5
Figure 3-4: Back Panel 8	5
Figure 3-5: Internal Antenna Pattern (Horizontal Plane) 9	5
Figure 3-6: Radio Coverage of the Access Point to Client Devices 10	5
Figure 3-7: Access Point to Access Point (bridging) Radio Coverage 11	5
Figure 4-1: Mark the Locations of the Two Wall-Mount Slots 12	5
Figure 4-2: Attach the Mounting Plate 12	5
Figure 4-3: Ground the Access Point 13	5
Figure 4-4: Attach the Access Point to the Wall 13	5
Figure 5-1: Login Screen 14	5
Figure 6-1: Setup - Static IP Address 17	5
Figure 6-2: Setup - Automatic Configuration - DHCP 18	5
Figure 6-3: Setup - Time 18	5
Figure 6-4: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings 19	5
Figure 6-5: Wireless - Wireless Security (Disabled) 21	5
Figure 6-6: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) 21	5
Figure 6-7: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal) 22	5
Figure 6-8: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal Mixed) 22	5
Figure 6-9: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Enterprise) 23	5
Figure 6-10: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2-Enterprise) 23	5
Figure 6-11: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2 - Enterprise Mixed) 24	5
Figure 6-12: Wireless Security - RADIUS 25	5
Figure 6-13: Wireless Settings - WEP 25	5
Figure 6-14: Wireless - Wireless Connection Control 26	5
Figure 6-1: Select MAC Address from Client Association Table 26	5
Figure 6-15: Wireless - Advanced Wireless 27	6
Figure 6-16: AP Mode 29	6
Figure 6-17: Wireless Repeater 30	6
Figure 6-18: Site Survey 31	6
Figure 6-19: Administration - Management 32	6
Figure 6-20: The Administration - Log 34	6
Figure 6-21: Administration - Factory Default 36	6
Figure 6-22: Administration - Firmware Upgrade 36	6
Figure 6-23: Administration - Reboot 37	6
Figure 6-24: Administration - Config Management 38	6
Figure 6-25: Status - Local Network 39	6
Figure 6-26: Status - Wireless 40	6
Figure 6-27: Status - System Performance 41	6
Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 50	6
Chapter 1: Introduction	7
Welcome	7
What’s in this User Guide?	8
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network	10
Network Topology	10
Roaming	10
Network Layout	10
Example of a Simple Wireless Network	11
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	13
The LEDs	13
The Ports	14
The Reset Button and Ground	15
The Antenna Pattern	16
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	19
Overview	19
Hardware Installation	19
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	21
Overview	21
Accessing the Utility	21
Navigating the Utility	22
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point	24
The Setup Tab	24
The Setup - Time Tab	25
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab	26
The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab	28
The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab	33
The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab	34
The AP Mode Tab	36
The Administration - Management Tab	39
The Administration - Log Tab	41
The Administration - Factory Default Tab	43
The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab	43
The Administration - Reboot Tab	44
The Administration - Config Management Tab	45
The Status - Local Network Tab	46
The Status - Wireless Tab	47
The Status - System Performance Tab	48
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	50
Frequently Asked Questions	50
Appendix B: Wireless Security	56
Security Precautions	56
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks	56
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware	59
Appendix D: Windows Help	60
Appendix E: Glossary	61
Appendix F: Specifications	66
Appendix G: Warranty Information	68
Appendix H: Regulatory Information	70

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