User's Manual

System Configuration
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Enable – Enables radio communications on the SMC2555W-AG.
(Default: Enabled)
Radio Channel – The radio channel that the access point uses to
communicate with wireless clients. When multiple access points
are deployed in the same area, set the channel on neighboring
access points at least five channels apart to avoid interference
with each other. For example, in the United States you can deploy
up to three access points in the same area (e.g., channels 1, 6,
11). Also note that the channel for wireless clients is automatically
set to the same as that used by the access point to which it is
linked. (Range: 1-11; Default: 1)
Auto Channel Select – Enables the access point to automatically
select an unoccupied radio channel. (Default: Enabled)
Maximum Supported Rate – The maximum data rate at
which a client can connect to the access point. The
maximum transmission distance is affected by the data
rate. The lower the data rate, the longer the transmission
distance. (Default: 54 Mbps)
For a description of the remaining configuration items, see
“Radio Settings (802.11a)” on page 5-26.