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multicast rate

The multicast rate measures how quickly information is transmitted across your network. This rate is approximated for a cell,

since physical proximity to the AP increases throughput. Stations closer to an AP actually have higher multicast rates than

stations in the same cell that are located farther from the AP. In addition, a small cell with several stations located close to the

WL520 unit can actually transmit information faster than a larger cell with only a few stations located farther from the WL520

device.

NOTE:

This feature is only applicable to 2.4 GHz (802.11b) cards.

Figure 2-17

Figure 2-17 1 Mbits/s and 11 Mbits/s Multicast Rates

1 Mbits/s and 11 Mbits/s Multicast Rates

NOTE:

There is an inter-dependent relationship between the Distance between APs and the Multicast Rate. In general, larger

systems operate at a lower average transmit rate.The variation between Multicast Rate and Distance Between APs is

presented in the following table:

set the multicast rate

1. From the Web interface, click the

Configure

button, and select the

Network

tab.

2. Select the

Interfaces

sub-tab.

3. Select the

Wireless Slot

tab that corresponds to an 802.11b card.

4. Use the drop down menu to select a

Multicast rate

NOTE:

The Distance Between APs must be set before

must be set before

must be set before the Multicast Rate, because when you select the Distance Between APs,

the appropriate range of Multicast values automatically populates the drop down menu.

1.0 mbit/s

2.0 mbits/s

5.5 mbits/s

11 mbits/s

Large

yes

Medium

yes

Small

yes

Minicell

yes

Microcell

yes

11 Mbits/s

1 Mbit/s