User's Manual

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4. Basic Configuration - Bridging
CHOOSING BRIDGING OR ROUTING
• Click the System menu option under the Advanced category on the
Navigator Toolbar to access the following screen:
• Mode of Operation
The user needs to determine whether the unit will operate in the
Bridge or Router mode. The Bridge mode is the system default
option.
Reminder: Be sure to reboot the unit if you change the mode of
operation.
• Throughput Optimization
Distance to Farthest Client: The system can adjust internal
parameters according to the chosen link distance in order to optimize
the RF link conditions and maximize the data throughput.
Enter the longest link distance (in miles) to client units, known or
expected, in the multipoint network. Options are 1-27 miles in
increments of 1 mile.
Note that the actual maximum distance depends on the specific
network configuration. Please check the range guide available on
Solectek’s web site, www.solectek.com
Output Transmit Power: This controls the output power of the radio
transmitter. There are three options: High, Medium, and Low (system
default).
NOTE: This Output Transmit Power feature is available only on the 4100
Client Unit only. The higher-power, longer-distance client units have
fixed output power.
• VLAN Support
o VLAN : VLAN support can be turned on or off. Choose
between Enable or Disable.
o VLAN ID : ID for the VLAN management traffic. This ID is
used to access the unit’s user interface in a VLAN
environment.
If you have made any changes, click the Update button. Then, go to the
Reboot menu option and follow instructions to restart the unit.
IP and Wireless Configuration
Go to the Configuration – Basic menu option as seen in the above navigation bar
to see the following screen: