Installation guide

Network Setup 4-97
11.The following read only information is displayed:
12.To add the radio to a Radio Group enter the Group ID for the radio group you wish to add it to. For more
information on configuring Radio Groups see Configuring Radio Groups for MU Load Balancing on page
4-114.
Refer to the Country parameter to assess the country the AP radio has been deployed in. The radio must
be configured to operate within the regulatory restrictions of the country it’s deployed in.
13.From within the Radio Settings field, define the Placement of the Access Port as either Indoors or
Outdoors.
An Access Port can be set for Indoors or Outdoors use depending on the model and the placement
location. Power settings and channel selection options differ based on each country's regulatory rules
and whether or not the unit is placed indoors or outdoors.
14.Select a channel for communications between the Access Port and its associated MUs within the
Desired Channel field.
The selection of a channel determines the available power levels. The range of legally approved
communication channels varies depending on the installation location and country. The selected channel
can be a specific channel, “Random,” or “ACS.” Random assigns each radio a random channel. ACS
(Automatic Channel Selection) allows the switch to systematically assign channels. Default is Random.
15.After first selecting a channel, select a power level in dBm for RF signal strength in the Desired Power
(dBm) field.
The optimal power level for the specified channel is best determined by a site survey prior to installation.
Available settings are determined according to the selected channel. Set a higher power level to ensure
RF coverage in WLAN environments that have more electromagnetic interference or greater distances
between the Access Port and MUs. Decrease the power level according to the proximity of other Access
Ports. Overlapping RF coverage may cause lost packets and problems for roaming devices trying to
connect to an Access Port. After setting a power level, channel and placement the RF output power for
the Access Port is displayed in mW. The default is 20 dBm (802.11bg), 17 dBm (802.11a).
16.To configure optional rate settings, click the Rate Settings button to display a new dialogue containing
rate setting information. Instructions on configuring rate settings is described in Configuring Rate
Settings on page 4-100.
MAC Address The Base Radio MAC is the radio's first MAC address when it is adopted by the
Switch.
Radio Type Radio type identifies whether the radio is an 802.11an radio or a 802.11 bgn radio.
Config Method The Config Method displays whether the radio has been configured using static or
dynamic settings.
NOTE: After setting a power level, channel and placement, the RF output power for the
Access Port displays in mW.