User`s guide

Configuring the Radio Network 4 - 5

Using the Conﬁguration Radio IEEE 802.11 Menu

Adding IEEE 802.11 Management Packet Extensions (Extend)

If this parameter is enabled, the Aironet Wireless Client will add exten-

sions to some of the IEEE 802.11 management packets. This passes

more information to other radio nodes allowing them to associate to the

best Access Point.

Even with the extensions enabled, other manufacturer’s nodes should

ignore the extra information. However, if they become confused, this

parameter may be disabled.

Setting the RF RTS/CTS Parameter (RTS)

This parameter determines the minimum size transmitted packet that

will use the RTS/CTS protocol. The value entered must be in the range

of 100 to 2048 bytes.

This protocol is most useful in infrastructures where the mobile nodes

may roam far enough so the nodes on one side of the cell cannot hear the

transmission of the nodes on the other side of the cell.

Configuration Radio I80211 Menu

Option Value Description

1 - Extend [ on ] - Allow proprietary extensions

2 - Rts [ 2048 ] - RTS/CTS packet size threshold

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