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distance
Usage Guidelines Some regulatory domains limit the 5-GHz channels that can be used in specific locations; for example,
indoors or outdoors. Use the dfs
band command to comply with the regulations in your regulatory
domain.
Related Commands
distance
Use the distance configuration interface command to specify the distance from a root bridge to the
non-root bridge or bridges with which it communicates. The distance setting adjusts the bridge’s timeout
values to account for the time required for radio signals to travel from bridge to bridge. You do not need
to adjust this setting on non-root bridges.
distance kilometers
Note This command is supported only on bridges.
Note If more than one non-root bridge communicates with the root bridge, enter the distance from the root
bridge to the non-root bridge that is farthest away.
Syntax Description
Defaults In installation mode, the default distance setting is 99 km. In all other modes, such as root and non-root,
the default distance setting is 0 km.
Command Modes Configuration interface
Command History
Examples This example shows how to configure the distance setting for the root bridge radio:
bridge(config-if)# distance 40
Command Description
channel Specifies the radio frequency on which a radio interface operates
kilometers Specifies the bridge distance setting (enter a value from 0 to 99 km)
Release Modification
12.2(11)JA This command was introduced.