User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Introduction
- Installation & Basic Configuration
- Status Information
- Advanced Configuration
- Configuring the AP-600 Using the HTTP Interface
- System
- Network
- Interfaces
- Management
- Filtering
- Ethernet Protocol
- Static MAC
- Static MAC Filter Examples
- Prevent Two Specific Devices from Communicating
- Prevent Multiple Wireless Devices From Communicating With a Single Wired Device
- Prevent All Wireless Devices From Communicating With a Single Wired Device
- Prevent A Wireless Device From Communicating With the Wired Network
- Prevent Messages Destined for a Specific Multicast Group from Being Forwarded to the Wireless LAN
- Static MAC Filter Examples
- Advanced
- TCP/UDP Port
- Alarms
- Bridge
- Security
- RADIUS
- Monitor Information
- Commands
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Concepts
- Symptoms and Solutions
- Recovery Procedures
- System Alarms (Traps)
- Related Applications
- Command Line Interface (CLI)
- General Notes
- Command Line Interface (CLI) Variations
- CLI Command Types
- Using Tables & User Strings
- Configuring the AP-600 using CLI commands
- Set Basic Configuration Parameters using CLI Commands
- Other Network Settings
- Configure the AP-600 as a DHCP Server
- Configure the DNS Client
- Maintain Client Connections using Link Integrity
- Change your Wireless Interface Settings
- Autochannel Select (ACS)
- [Device Name]>set wif 3 autochannel
[Device Name]>reboot 0 - Enable 2X Turbo Mode (AP-600a Only)
- [Device Name]>set wif 3 turbo
[Device Name]>reboot 0 - Enable/Disable Interference Robustness (AP-600b Only)
- Enable/Disable Closed System (AP-600b Only)
- Enable/Disable Load Balancing (AP-600b Only)
- Enable/Disable Medium Density Distribution (AP-600b Only)
- Set the Distance Between APs (AP-600b Only)
- Set the Multicast Rate (AP-600b Only)
- Set Ethernet Speed and Transmission Mode
- Set Interface Management Services
- Configure Syslog
- Configure Intra BSS
- Configure MAC Access Control
- Configure 802.1x Authentication
- Set RADIUS Parameters
- CLI Monitoring Parameters
- Parameter Tables
- ASCII Character Chart
- Specifications
- Technical Support
Advanced Configuration
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The distance between APs should not be approximated. It is calculated by means of a manual Site Survey, in
which an AP-600b is set up and clients are tested throughout the area to determine signal strength and
coverage, and local limits such as physical interference are investigated. From these measurements the
appropriate cell size and density is determined, and the optimum distance between APs is calculated to suit
your particular business requirements. Contact your reseller for information on how to conduct a Site Survey.
Multicast Rate
The multicast rate determines the rate at which broadcast and multicast packets are transmitted by the Access Point to
the wireless network. Stations that are closer to the Access Point can receive multicast packets at a faster data rate
than stations that are farther away from the AP. Therefore, you should set the Multicast Rate based on the size of the
Access Point’s cell. For example, if the Access Point’s cell is very small (e.g., Distance Between APs is set to
Microcell), you can expect that all stations should be able to successfully receive multicast packets at 11 MBits/sec so
you can set Multicast Rate to 11 Mbits/sec. However, if the Access Point’s cell is large, you need to accommodate
stations that may not be able to receive multicast packets at the higher rates; in this case, you should set Multicast
Rate to 1 or 2 Mbits/sec.
Figure 4-8 1 Mbits/s and 11 Mbits/s Multicast Rates
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There is an inter-dependent relationship between the Distance between APs and the Multicast Rate. In
general, larger systems operate at a lower average transmit rate. The variation between Multicast Rate and
Distance Between APs is presented in the following table:
The Distance Between APs must be set before the Multicast Rate, because when you select the Distance
Between APs, the appropriate range of Multicast values automatically populates the drop-down menu. This
feature is not available if you are using an ORiNOCO 802.11a/b ComboCard or a non-ORiNOCO client with
the AP-600b.
1.0 Mbit/s 2.0 Mbits/s 5.5 Mbits/s 11 Mbits/s
Large yes yes
Medium yes yes yes
Small yes yes yes yes
Minicell yes yes yes yes
Microcell yes yes yes yes
11 Mbits/s
1 Mbit/s