User Manual

Command Reference IP/Network Commands
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12.5.11.3 Set/Define 80211 Channel
Sets the SCS operating frequency within the 2.4 GHz band allotted to wireless networking. A direct-
sequence 802.11 network on one channel will affect reception on channels up to two numbers away. For
best performance on collocated wireless networks, you should select channels that are at least five channels
apart from each other. For example, three networks could be put on channels 1, 6, and 11 (depending on
your regulatory region). See your PC card documentation for specific information about which channels are
available in your area.
Any configuration changes you make with the above commands will not take place until you reboot the SCS
or issue the Set 80211 Reset command.
Restrictions Requires privileged user status.
Only applies to the SCS200.
Errors If you enter a command that is not applicable to the 802.11 card currently in
use, you will receive an Error message.
Parameters num
Enter a valid channel for your regulatory region. This number should be an
integer between 1 and 14. Recommended for ad-hoc network mode.
Any
Tells the SCS to set itself for the channel used by the strongest AP with the
same ESSID. Recommended for infrastructure network mode.
Defaults Any
Examples
Local>> CHANGE 80211 CHANNEL 6
Local>> CHANGE 80211 RESET
See Also Show 80211, page 12-42; 802.11 Configuration, page 2-10
12.5.11.4 Set/Define 80211 ESSID
Configures the ESSID, which tells the SCS the name of the Extended Service Set (ESS) to which it belongs.
Setting an ESSID ensures that the SCS will stay on the desired network subsegment.
Any configuration changes you make with the above commands will not take place until you reboot the SCS
or issue the Set 80211 Reset command
SET
DEFINE



80211
CHANNEL
num
ANY



SET
DEFINE



80211
ESSID
name
NONE


