Cisco Cisco Aironet 340 Ethernet Bridges Guia Do Utilizador
Configuring the Radio Network 4 - 3
Using the Configuration Radio Menu
The radio network is configured using the Configuration Radio Menu.
To access this menu, select Configuration from the Main Menu then
select Radio from the Configuration Menu.
select Radio from the Configuration Menu.
Establishing an SSID (SSID)
This string functions as a password to join the radio network. Nodes
associating to the bridge must supply a matching value, determined by
their configurations, or their association requests will be ignored.
associating to the bridge must supply a matching value, determined by
their configurations, or their association requests will be ignored.
Enabling Root Mode (Root)
Use the root option to enable or disable root mode.
There may only be one unit serving as the root unit and it is usually con-
nected to the primary backbone infrastructure. Those acting as remote
bridges, attached to a secondary backbone and communicating via radio
to the root unit, should have their Root Mode set to “Off”. The default
setting is “On”.
nected to the primary backbone infrastructure. Those acting as remote
bridges, attached to a secondary backbone and communicating via radio
to the root unit, should have their Root Mode set to “Off”. The default
setting is “On”.
Selecting the Allowed Data Rates (Rates)
Use the rates option to define the data rate at which the unit is allowed
to receive and transmit information. Other units in the radio cell are
allowed to transmit data to us at any of these rates at their discretion.
to receive and transmit information. Other units in the radio cell are
allowed to transmit data to us at any of these rates at their discretion.
Configuration Radio Menu
Option Value Description
1 - Ssid [ "test" ] - Service set identification
2 - Root [ on ] - Enable root mode
3 - Rates [ 1_11 ] - Allowed bit rates in megabits/second
4 - Basic_rates [ 1 ] - Basic bit rates in megabits/second
5 - Frequency [ "auto" ] - Center frequency in MHz
6 - Distance [ 0 ] - Maximum separation in kilometers
7 - I80211 [ menu ] - 802.11 parameters
8 - Linktests [ menu ] - Test the radio link
9 - Extended [ menu ] - Extended parameters
Enter an option number or name, “=” main menu, <ESC> previous menu
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