User Guide Part 2

Wi-Fi Array

268 Configuring the Wi-Fi Array

optimize data rates based on throughput. The Restore Defaults button

will take you back to the factory default rate settings.

3. 802.11a IAP Status: Click Enable 802.11a IAPs to enable all 802.11a IAPs

for this Array, or click Disable 802.11a IAPs to disable all 802.11a IAPs.

4. Channel Configuration: Click Auto Configure to instruct the Array to

determine the best channel allocation settings for each 802.11a IAP and

select the channel automatically, based on changes in the environment.

This is the recommended method for 802.11a channel allocation. Use

Factory Defaults to take you back to the factory default channel settings.

5. Cell Size Configuration: Click Auto Configure to instruct the Array to

determine and set the best cell size for each enabled 802.11a IAP, based on

changes in the environment. This is the recommended method for setting

cell size. On the IAP Settings window, each enabled 802.11a IAP will have

its cell size set to auto.

6. Set Cell Size: The Cell Size may be set globally for all 802.11a IAPs to

auto, large, medium, small, or max using the drop down menu.

7. Fragmentation Threshold: This is the maximum size for directed data

packets transmitted over the 802.11a radio. Larger frames fragment into

several packets, their maximum size defined by the value you enter here.

Smaller fragmentation numbers can help to “squeeze” packets through in

noisy environments. Enter the desired Fragmentation Threshold value in

this field, between 256 and 2346.

8. RTS Threshold: The RTS (Request To Send) Threshold specifies the

packet size. Packets larger than the RTS threshold will use CTS/RTS prior

to transmitting the packet—useful for larger packets to help ensure the

success of their transmission. Enter a value between 1 and 2347.

9. Click on the Apply button to apply the new settings to this session, or

click Save to apply your changes and make them permanent.