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RTS Threshold
Specify an RTS Threshold value between 0 and 2347.
The RTS threshold specifies the packet size of a request to send (RTS) 
transmission.
This helps control traffic flow through the access point, especially one with 
a lot of clients.
If you specify a low threshold value, RTS packets will be sent more frequently. 
This will consume more bandwidth and reduce the throughput of the packet.
On the other hand, sending more RTS packets can help the network recover 
from interference or collisions which might occur on a busy network, or on 
a network experiencing electromagnetic interference.
Maximum 
Stations
Specify the maximum number of stations allowed to access this access point 
at any one time.
You can type a value between 0 and 2007.
Transmit Power
Provide a percentage value to set the transmit power for this access point.
The default is to have the access point transmit using 100 percent of its 
power. Power settings can only be varied within the settings allowed by the 
regulatory certifications of the region for which this device was intended.
Recommendations:
• For most cases, we recommend keeping the default and having the transmit 
power set to 100 percent. This is more cost-efficient as it gives the access 
point a maximum broadcast range, and reduces the number of APs needed.
• To increase capacity of the network, place APs closer together and reduce 
the value of the transmit power. This will help reduce overlap and interference 
among APs. A lower transmit power setting can also keep your network more 
secure because weaker wireless signals are less likely to propagate outside 
of the physical location of your network.
Rate Sets
Check the transmission rate sets you want the access point to support and 
the basic rate sets you want the access point to advertise.
Rates are expressed in megabits per second.
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Supported Rate Sets
 indicate rates that the access point supports. You can 
check multiple rates (click a checkbox to select or de-select a rate). The AP 
will automatically choose the most efficient rate based on factors like error 
rates and distance of client stations from the AP.
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Basic Rate Sets
 indicate rates that the access point will advertise to the 
network for the purposes of setting up communication with other APs and 
client stations on the network. It is generally more efficient to have an AP 
broadcast a subset of its supported rate sets.
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