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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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Description
Summary of Contents for 7001 Series
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