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System Parameters
The AP has configuration options to operate the unit, including security access
and interface control. Some parameters do not require modification. To configure
the system parameters, follow the procedure below.
and interface control. Some parameters do not require modification. To configure
the system parameters, follow the procedure below.
1 Select Configuration-->System
The System Setup page displays
2 Type the AP’s name in the Unit Name text box.
3 Enter the appropriate value for Channel.
The table below lists the direct-sequence channel settings for the operating
countries.
countries.
4 Check Enabled or Disabled for Mobile IP.
5 Type a security key in the Mobile-Home MD5 Key text box. This security word key
is used for Mobile-Home registration and authentication.
6 Select the status of the Ethernet Timeout and enter the number of seconds
between 30 and 255.
This feature disables radio interface if no activity is detected on the Ethernet line
after the seconds indicated. The AP disassociates wireless clients and prevents
further associations with itself until it detects Ethernet activity.
after the seconds indicated. The AP disassociates wireless clients and prevents
further associations with itself until it detects Ethernet activity.
If the Ethernet Timeout is disabled when the Ethernet connection is broken, the
AP clears the wireless client table and disables the RF interface until the Ethernet
connection is restored.
AP clears the wireless client table and disables the RF interface until the Ethernet
connection is restored.
If the Ethernet Timeout is enabled when the Ethernet connection is broken
,
the AP
sets the time-out value to zero (0) and attempts to associate with another WLAP in
the network.
the network.
7 Enter a value in seconds for Agent AD Interval. This specifies the interval in
seconds between the mobility agent advertisement transmission. The default is 0.
8 Enable or disable interfaces on the AP.
Frequency
No. of Channels
Country
2412
11
Standard
2412
13
Europe
2457
2
Spain
2457
4
France
2484
14
Japan
Interface
Description
Default Condition
AP-AP State Xchg
Specifies AP-to-AP communication exchanged.
If disabled, prevents AP Auto Configure and AP
load leveling function from operating.
If disabled, prevents AP Auto Configure and AP
load leveling function from operating.
Enabled
WNMP Functions
Specifies whether the AP can perform WNMP
functions.
functions.
Enabled
Ethernet Interface
Enables or disables wired Ethernet.
On
RF Interface
Enables or disables radio.
On
Default Interface
Specifies the default interface (Ethernet or PPP)
that the AP forwards a frame to if the AP
cannot find the address in its forwarding
database.
that the AP forwards a frame to if the AP
cannot find the address in its forwarding
database.
Ethernet