User Manual

Chapter 3 System Configuration 29
Using the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221
Channel
802.11a
Enable: Check this box to enable the 802.11a radio of your Access Point 2220/
2221. By default the radio is not enabled.
802.11a Turbo Mode: When turbo mode is enabled, the Access Point 2220/2221
operates with a data rate of up to 108 Mbps. By default, turbo mode is disabled,
and the Access Point 2220/2221 operates at a data rate of up to 54 Mbps. When
you select Turbo Mode, the Access Point 2220/2221 uses two adjacent 802.11a
channels to achieve the bandwidth.
802.11a Radio Channel: If auto channel select is not enabled, this option allows a
specific channel to be selected.
Auto Channel Select: Selecting “Enable” allows for automatic radio channel
detection. Automatic radio channel detection only occurs at boot-up. (Default:
“Enable”)
802.11b
Enable: Check this box to enable the 802.11b radio of your Access Point 2220/
2221. By default the radio is not enabled.
Note: Both 802.11a and 802.11b radios are turned off on your Nortel
Networks Wireless LAN Access Point 2220/2221. You must configure
your Access Point 2220/2221 for your country before turning on the
802.11a and 802.11b radios.
For information on country-specific configuration, refer to
Country-specific Configuration for the Nortel Networks Wireless LAN
Access Point 2220/2221 (part number 215293-B). Go to
http://support.nortelnetworks.com/, select “Wireless LAN” and then
“WLAN Access Point 2220” or WLAN Access Point 2221”.
Note: The use of Turbo Mode is not allowed in all regions. Before
enabling Turbo Mode, verify that Turbo Mode is allowed under your
current local regulations.