Specifications

Configuring APs in a Point-to-Point Network
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The following AP parameters are not used in this configuration:
Ethernet Speed This sets the speed of the wired Ethernet connection. The default setting,
autonegotiate, works well in most environments.
CDP RoamAbout R2 only. This setting is Auto Enabled by default in LAN-to-LAN
mode. To change this setting, refer to Setting the Cabletron Discovery
Protocol on page 5-21.
Slot 1/Slot 2 For a RoamAbout R2 only. Select the slot to be configured.
Channel Both APs must use the same channel.
Station name Select a unique name that helps identify the location of the AP. Each AP should have
a unique station name.
Bridge Mode Set to LAN-to-LAN Endpoint.
Transmit Rate
A fixed rate is recommended for most environments. See
Transmit Rate on
page 2-7
.
RTS Threshold
The default setting works well in most environments. See RTS/CTS Protocol on
page 2-11.
Remote RTS
Threshold
The default setting works well in most environments. See RTS/CTS Protocol on
page 2-11. This setting is only available on a RoamAbout R2 managed by the AP
Manager.
Medium Density
Distribution
Enable it to have the AP distribute its AP Density (low, medium, high, minicell,
microcell) to the clients. This setting is not available from the console ports.
Spanning Tree
Set to Enabled or Disabled. For more information, see
Spanning Tree Protocol
on page 2-27.
GVRP Set to Disabled unless you are configuring the AP to support VLANs, as described
in Configuring for VLANs on page 5-24.
• Wireless Network Name
• Secure Access
• IntraBSS Relay
• Load Balancing
• AP Density
• Power Management (DTIM Period)
• Multicast Transmit Rate
Table 5-2: Parameters Used in a Point-to-Point Network (Cont’d)
Parameter Description