Manual Part 2

Wireless Array
294 Configuring the Wireless Array
When other Arrays are within listening range of this one, setting cell sizes
to Auto allows the Array to change cell sizes so that coverage between
cells is maintained. Each cell size is optimized to limit interference
between sectors of other Arrays on the same channel. This eliminates the
need for a network administrator to manually tune the size of each cell
when installing multiple Arrays. In the event that an Array or a radio
goes offline, an adjacent Array can increase its cell size to help
compensate.
The number of users and their applications are major drivers of
bandwidth requirements. The network architect must account for the
number of users within the Array’s cell diameter. In a large office, or if
multiple Arrays are in use, you may choose Small cells to achieve a
higher data rate, since walls and other objects will not define the cells
naturally.
For additional information about cell sizes, go to “Coverage and Capacity
Planning” on page 30.
9. If you are using WDS to provide backhaul over an extended distance, use
WDS Distance (Miles) to prevent timeout problems associated with long
transmission times. Set the approximate distance in miles between this
IAP and the connected Array in this column. This increases the wait time
for frame transmission accordingly.
10. The Antenna field displays the antenna that has automatically been
selected for this IAP.
11. If desired, enter a description for this IAP in the Description field.
12. You may reset all of the enabled IAPs by clicking the Reset Channels
button at the top of the list. A message will inform you that all enabled
radios have been taken down and brought back up.
13. Buttons at the top of the list allow you to Enable All IAPs or Disable All
IAPs.
14. Click the Save button if you wish to make your changes permanent.