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Parameter Description
Customize Valid
Channels
Select this checkbox to customize valid channels for 2,4 GHz and 5 GHz. By
default, the AP uses valid channels as defined by the Country Code (regulatory
domain). On selecting the Customize Valid Channels checkbox, a list of valid
channels for both 2.4.GHz and 5 GHz are displayed. The valid channel
customization feature is disabled by default..
Minimum Transmit
Power
Specify the minimum transmission power. The value specified for Minimum
Transmit Power indicates the minimum Effective Isotropic Radiated Power
(EIRP) from 3 to 33 dBm in 3 dBm increments. If the minimum transmission EIRP
setting configured on an AP is not supported by the AP model, this value is
reduced to the highest supported power setting. The default value is for
minimum transmit power is 18 dBm.
Maximum Transmit
Power
Specify the maximum transmission power. The value specified for Maximum
Transmit Power indicates the maximum Effective Isotropic Radiated Power
(EIRP) from 3 to 33 dBm in 3 dBm increments. If the maximum transmission EIRP
configured on an AP is not supported by the AP model, the value is reduced to
the highest supported power setting. The default value for maximum transmit
power is 127 dBm.
Client aware
When Enabled, ARM does not change channels for the APs with active clients,
except for high priority events such as radar or excessive noise. This feature
must be enabled in most deployments for a stable WLAN. If the Client Aware
mode is Disabled, the W-IAP may change to a more optimal channel, which
change may disrupt current client traffic for a while. The Client aware option is
Enabled by default.
NOTE: When Client aware is disabled, channels can be changed even when the
clients are active on a BSSID.
Scanning
Select Enabled so that the W-IAP dynamically scans all 802.11 channels within
its 802.11 regulatory domain at regular intervals and reports to the W-IAP. This
scanning report includes WLAN coverage, interference, and intrusion detection
data.
NOTE: For client match configuration, ensure that scanning is enabled.
Wide Channel
Bands
Select a band to allow the APs to be placed in 40Mhz (wide band) channels. The
Wide channel band allows administrators to configure 40 MHz channels in the
2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz bands. 40 MHz channels are two 20 MHz adjacent
channels that are bonded together. 40 MHz channel effectively doubles the
frequency bandwidth available for data transmission.
80 MHz Support Enables or disables the use of 80 MHz channels on APs. This feature allows ARM
to assign 80 MHz channels on APs with 5GHz radios, which support a very high
throughput. This setting is enabled by default.
NOTE: Only the APs that support 802.11ac can be configured with 80 MHz
channels.
Table 51: Access Point Control - Configuration Parameters
2. Reboot the W-IAP.