Planet Technology WLS-1280 User Manual

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Properties

SSID:

The SSID is the unique name shared among all devices in a wireless network. The SSID must be

the same for all devices in the wireless network. It is case sensitive and has a maximum length of 32

bytes.

SSID Broadcast:

Select this option to enable the SSID to broadcast in your network. When configuring

the network, it is suggested to enable this function but disable it when the configuration is complete.

With this enabled, someone could easily obtain the SSID information with the site survey software and

get unauthorized access to a private network. With this disabled, network security is enhanced and can

prevent the SSID from being seen on networked.

Channel:

Select the appropriate channel from the list to correspond with the network settings; for

example, 1 to 11 channels are suitable for the North America area.

y Transmission Mode:

There are 3 modes to select, 802.11b (2.4G, 1~11Mbps), 802.11g (2.4G, 54Mbps)

and Mix mode (b and g).

y Transmission Rate:

The default is Auto. Available range is from 1 to 54Mbps. The rate of data

transmission should be set depending on the speed of the wireless network. Select from a range of

transmission speed or keep the default setting, Auto, to make the Access Point automatically use the

fastest rate possible.

CTS Protection:

The default value is Disable. When select “Enable”, a protection mechanism will

decrease collision probability when many 802.11g devices exist simultaneously. However, performance

of your 802.11g devices may decrease.

Fragment Threshold:

Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium

that cannot support the original size of the packet.

y RTS Threshold:

Request To Send. A packet sent when a computer has data to transmit. The computer

will wait for a CTS (Clear To Send) message before sending data.

y Beacon Interval (ms): Enter a value between 20 and 1000 msec. The default value is 100 milliseconds.

The entered time means how often the beacon signal transmission between the access point and the

wireless network.

y Preamble Type: The length of the CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) block for communication between

the Access Point and roaming wireless adapters. Select either Short Preamble or Long Preamble.

y IAPP: Inter Access-Point Protocol is designed for the enforcement of unique association throughout a

ESS (Extended Service Set) and for secure exchange of station’s security context between current

access point (AP) and new AP during handoff period.

Block Relay: Select whether to enable this function.

y Tx Power Level: Choose which Tx power level desired from the drop-down menu.

Security:

Security Type: Choose one security type from the drop-down menu.

WEP:

Choose WEP authentication type here.