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In this model we have only one wireless interface i.e., ath0. If the ath0 interface is
not active a red warning message is shown next to the interface.
not active a red warning message is shown next to the interface.
5.1.
Setting Operational Modes
The MicroRed node has the ability to operate in the following modes:
x
Access Point
x
WDS (Wireless Distribution System)
x
Repeater
x
AP Client
x
Station
Site Survey
The Site Survey button is accessible in all OpMode tabs. Site Survey scans all
available frequencies associated with the IEEE 802.11a, b and g physical layer.
When the scan is complete the Site Survey dialog box appears, indicating any
possible sources of interference by other nearby access points. For more
information on Site Survey settings, see Section 5.1.6.
The Site Survey button is accessible in all OpMode tabs. Site Survey scans all
available frequencies associated with the IEEE 802.11a, b and g physical layer.
When the scan is complete the Site Survey dialog box appears, indicating any
possible sources of interference by other nearby access points. For more
information on Site Survey settings, see Section 5.1.6.
5.1.1.
Selected Operational Mode
The Selected Operational Mode drop down list is populated with all available
operational modes of MicroRed node can adopt. Selecting an operational mode
from the drop down list makes the corresponding pane available in the OpMode
tab.
operational modes of MicroRed node can adopt. Selecting an operational mode
from the drop down list makes the corresponding pane available in the OpMode
tab.
5.1.2.
Configuring an Access Point
To configure the node as an access point (AP), select Access Point in the
Selected Operation Mode drop down list. The AP tab becomes available.
Several parameters must be configured as follows:
Selected Operation Mode drop down list. The AP tab becomes available.
Several parameters must be configured as follows:
Figure 36. Wireless Operational Mode Settings