System information

Wireless Interface Configuration

Configuring Radio Settings

The access point’s radio channel settings are limited by local regulations,

which determine the number of channels that are available. You can manually

set the access point’s radio channel or allow it to automatically select an

unoccupied channel.

The access point uses the configured radio channel to communicate with

wireless clients. When multiple access points are deployed in the same area,

be sure to choose a channel separated by at least five channels to avoid having

the channels interfere with each other. You can deploy up to three access

points in the same area (for example, channels 1, 6, 11).

No t e If you are using the worldwide product, J8131A, before you can configure the

radio settings the Country Setting must be set using the CLI. See “Setting the

Country Code” on page 6-3.

Web: Configuring Radio Settings

The Port/Radio Settings window on the Configuration tab provides the basic

settings for the access point’s radio operation.

The web interface enables you to modify these parameters:

■ Radio Channel: The radio channel that the access point uses to commu-

nicate with wireless clients. When multiple access points are deployed in

the same area, be sure to choose a channel separated by at least five

channels to avoid having the channels interfere with each other. You can

deploy up to three access points in the same area (for example, channels

1, 6, 11).

■ Auto Channel Select: Enables the access point to automatically select

an unoccupied radio channel.

■ Description: Adds a description to the radio interface.

■ Radio Status: Enables radio communications on the access point.

■ Tra n smit Power: Adjusts the power of the radio signals transmitted from

the access point. The higher the transmission power, the farther the

transmission range.

■ Maximum Station Data Rate: The maximum data rate at which a client

can connect to the access point. The maximum transmission distance is

affected by the data rate. The lower the data rate, the longer the transmis-

sion distance.

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