User's Manual

S ETUP W IZARD
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Super G
Atheros’ Super G is a series of intelligent mechanisms that engage when
additional bandwidth is available and/or needed. It increases the actual end
user throughput of an 802.11a/b/g network. These features include
bursting, compression, fast frames and Dynamic and Static Turbo. These
features are described briefly below.
Super G Feature Summary
Wi-Fi Channel
Number
The radio channel used by the BARRICADE and its
clients to communicate with each other. This channel
must be the same on the BARRICADE and all of its
wireless clients.
The BARRICADE will automatically assign itself a radio
channel, or you may select one manually. (Default: Ch 6)
Extend Range Increases the range of the BARRICADE. (Default:
Disable)
Feature Characteristics Benefit
Bursting - More data frames per given
time period
- Standards-based
- Relevant to STA
- Increase throughput via
overhead reduction
- 802.11e subset
- Advantage applies to any AP
Compression - Real-time hardware data
compression
- Standards-based Lempel Ziv
- Increased data throughput
using compressed frames
- No impact on host processor
Fast Frames - Utilizes frame aggregation
and timing modifications
- Increases throughput by
transmitting more data per
frame
Parameter Description