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User’s Guide Chapter 4 – Reference Manual
IAPP Roaming
AP1
AP2
Client
RADIUS Server
Figure 27 – IAPP Roaming Scheme
The wireless client is switched from AP1 to AP2 when entering the coverage area of the new access
point (AP2). The roaming is performed without client re-authentication. The IAPP protocol ensures to
inform the old AP1 of the new client association. The AP1 then stops the client RADIUS session, and
the AP2 starts the client’s session with the RADIUS.
IAPP roaming requires that all access points share the same SSID.
Wireless Network Name (SSID) – is a unique name for your wireless network [1-32 symbols]. The
default SSID is "P520" but you should change this to a personal wireless network name. The SSID is
important for client stations when connecting to the access point. All client stations must have their
client SSID settings configured and must use the same SSID.
Band – click on the change policy… link and choose the policy of internal radio mode [Mixed
/G-
only/B-only
].
Changing the radio policy could result in a loss of your connection when you are
using a wireless connection.
Radio Channel – select the channel that the access point uses to transmit and receive information.
Multiple frequency channels are used to avoid interference between nearby access points. If you wish
to operate more than one access point in overlapping coverage areas, we recommend a distance of
at least four channels between the chosen channels. For example, for three access points in close
proximity choose channels 1, 6 and 11.
Click on the autochannel… link and a pop-up window with auto channel settings will appear. You can
now select a list of preferred channels:
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