User Guide

Wi-Fi Array
Configuring the Wi-Fi Array 255
Procedure for Auto Configuring IAPs
You can auto-configure channel and cell size of radios by clicking on the Auto
Configure buttons on the relevant WMI page (auto configuration only applies to
enabled radios):
z For all radios, go to “Advanced RF Settings” on page 275.
z For all 802.11a settings, go to “Global Settings .11a” on page 266.
z For all 802.11bg settings, go to “Global Settings .11bg” on page 269.
z For all 802.11n settings, go to “Global Settings .11n” on page 273.
Procedure for Manually Configuring IAPs
1. In the Enabled column, check the box for a corresponding IAP to enable
the IAP, or uncheck the box if you want to disable the IAP.
2. In the Band column for 802.11abg(n) radios, select the wireless band for
this IAP from the choices available in the pull-down menu, either 2.4GHz
or 5 GHz. If the mode displayed is Auto, the mode has been set by the
auto-channel feature based on the Channel selected. Note that IAP
abg(n)2 has an additional option—monitor mode. IAP abg(n)2 should
normally be set to monitor mode to enable Spectrum Analyzer and Radio
Assurance (loopback testing) features.
3. In the Channel column, select the channel you want this IAP to use from
the channels available in the pull-down list. The list shows the channels
available for the IAP selected (depending on which band the IAP is
using). Channels that are shown in color indicate conditions that you
need to keep in mind:
• RED—Usage is not recommended, for example, because of overlap
with neighboring radios.
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The XN16, XS16, and XS-3900 allow up to 12 IAPs to operate as 5 GHz —
802.11a(n) radios concurrently. Do not set Mode to 5 GHz for more than 12
IAPs. If you need additional 5 GHz radios, please contact Xirrus Customer
Support. See “Contact Information” on page 419.