Technologies Network Router User Manual

SECTION 4 " Configuration
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Ethernet Options
Use [Ethernet] to set Ethernet port options:
OWL Frame Type <DIX>
Cable Type <Auto Detect>
[Static Addresses]
[Normal RX Filter]
[Advanced RX Filter]
[Bridging]
OWL Frame Type
OWL Frame Type is the Ethernet type for communication
among access points (open wireless LAN frames). Settings
are:
DIX
SNAP
Setting Description
DIX (default) Adds DIX (Ethernet 2.0) header to open wireless
LAN frames. DIX is the default because it adds
less overhead to the wireless data.
SNAP Adds an 802.3 SNAP header to open wireless
LAN frames. In some cases, open wireless LAN
frames must be encapsulated in SNAP frames.