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559| Access Points Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS 6.5.x| User Guide
l Maintain a minimum link speed of 64Kbps per AP and per bridge-mode SSID. This is the minimum speed
required for downloading software images.
l Adjust the bootstrap threshold to 30 if the network experiences packet loss. This makes the AP recover
more slowly in the event of a failure, but it will be more tolerant to heartbeat packet loss.
l Prioritize AP heartbeats to prevent losing connectivity with the controller.
l If possible, reduce the number of tunnel-mode SSIDs. Each SSID creates a tunnel to the controller with its
own tunnel keep alive traffic.
l If most of the data traffic will remain local to the site, deploy remote APs in bridging mode. For more
information about remote APs, see Access Points on page 508.
l If high-latency links such as transoceanic or satellite links are used in the network, deploy a controller
geographically close to the APs.
l If high-latency causes association issues with certain handheld devices or barcode scanners, check the
manufacturer of the device for recent firmware and driver updates.
Configuring the Bootstrap Threshold
To configure the bootstrap threshold using the WebUI:
1. Navigate to the Configuration > Wireless > AP Configuration page.
2. Select either the AP Group or AP Specific tab. Click Edit by the AP group or AP name.
The AP system profile configuration settings are divided into two tabs, Basic and Advanced. The Basic tab
displays only those configuration settings that often need to be adjusted to suit a specific network. The
Advanced tab shows all configuration settings, including settings that do not need frequent adjustment or
should be kept at their default values. If you change a setting on one tab then click and display the other
tab without saving your configuration, that setting will revert to its previous value. Both basic and advanced
settings are described in Table 124.
3. Under Profiles, select AP, then AP system profile. The profile appears the Profile Details window.
4. In the Bootstrap threshold field, enter 30.
5. Click Apply.
Parameter Description
Basic AP System Profile Settings—General
RF Band For APs that support both 802.11a and 802.11b/g RF bands, specify the
RF band in which the AP should operate:
l g = 2.4 GHz
l a = 5 GHz
RF Band for AM Mode
scanning
For Air Monitors that support both 802.11a and 802.11b/g RF bands,
specify the RF band which the AM should scan:
l a = 5 GHz
l all = both radio bands
l g = 2.4 GHz
Table 124: AP System Profile Configuration