6: Network Settings
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To Configure Network 2 Interface Settings
Using Web Manager
To modify network 2 wlan0 interface information, click
Network
on the menu and select
Network 2 > Interface > Configuration.
Using the CLI
To enter the wlan0 command level:
enable -> config -> if 2
Using XML
Include in your file:
<configgroup name = "interface” instance = “wlan0”>
SmartRoam
The SmartRoam utility monitors the signal strengths of all in-range access points belonging to the
Extended Service Set (ESS) to which the PremierWave
XN
is currently connected. When an AP is
found with a signal strength which is significantly greater than that of the currently associated AP,
the SmartRoam utility automatically switches to the new AP. This reduces interruptions in wireless
connectivity and ensures optimal signal strength. Roaming happens automatically and is
completely transparent to the user; no loss of network connectivity should occur.
The SmartRoam utility periodically scans for access points which belong to the current ESS
(having the same SSID and security settings at the currently associated AP.) The results are then
searched for an AP with a 'stronger' signal (higher RSSI) than the current AP. If the search is
successful, SmartRoam triggers a disconnection from the current AP and a connection to the one
selected from the scan results.
Since moving between access points is a time-consuming process which can negatively impact
throughput, SmartRoam employs a delta value to ensure that the move only occurs if there would
be a significant gain in signal strength. When searching the results of a scan, SmartRoam only
considers the APs with RSSI exceeding that of currently associated AP by at least the delta value.
IPv6 Address
Enter the static IPv6 address to use for the interface.
Note:
This setting is used if Static IPv6 is active (DHCPv6 is Disabled). Changing
this value requires a reboot. When DHCPv6 is enabled, the XPort Pro Lx6 tries to
obtain an IPv6 address from a DHCPv6 server. If it cannot, then XPort Pro Lx6
generates and uses a Link local IPv6 address.
IPv6 Default Gateway
Enter the default IPv6 Default Gateway.
IPv6 Domain
Enter the IPv6 domain name suffix for the interface.
Note:
This setting will be used when either Static IP or Auto IP is active, or if
DHCP/BOOTP is active and no Domain Suffix was acquired from the server
.
IPv6 Primary DNS
Enter the IPv6 address of the primary Domain Name Server.
Note:
This setting will be used when either Static IP or Auto IP is active, or if
DHCP/BOOTP is active and no DNS server was acquired from the server.
IPv6 Secondary DNS
Enter the IPv6 address of the secondary Domain Name Server.
Note:
This setting will be used when either Static IP or Auto IP is active, or if
DHCP/BOOTP is active and no DNS server was acquired from the server.
Network 2 (wlan0)
Interface Settings
Description
