Advantech EKI-6311GN, User Manual

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EKI-6311GN-User_Manual V2.1
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HT Protect
Enable HT (High Throughput) protect to ensure HT transmission with MAC mechanism. Under
802.11n mode, wireless client can be divided into HT STA and Non-HT STA, among which the
one with HT protect enabled gets higher throughput.
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STA stands for Station which is referred to wireless clients connecting to Access Point.
Frequency/Channel
Channel varies much as the available band differs from country to country. Select a proper
operating channel in the drop-down list according to your situation.
Extension Channel
Only applicable to AP, AP Repeater, and 40MHz channel width indicates the use of channel
bonding that allows the EKI-6311GN to use two channels at once. Two options are available:
Upper Channel and Lower Channel.
Channel Mode
Four levels are available: 5MHz, 10MHz, 20MHz and 40MHz. The last one can enhance data
throughput, but it takes more bandwidth, thus it might cause potential interference.
Antenna
By default, EKI-6311GN uses its built-in antenna for directional transmission; however, if you
prefer to use an external antenna for your case-dependent applications, you can switch from
“Internal (8 dBi)” to ”External (N-Type)”.
When External (N-Type) is selected, an Antenna Gain bar will appear to allow you specify the
gain of the external antenna. The antenna gain calculates the TX power back off needed to
remain in compliance with regulations.
You are able to choose “External (N-Type)” only when you have well done installing
the external antenna; otherwise, it might damage EKI-6311GN itself.
The maximum output power will vary depending on the country selected in order to
comply with the local regulation.
The output power here is counted from the RF single chain only not including the 8dBi
internal antenna.
Maximum Output Power (per chain):
Specify the signal transmission power. The higher the output power is, the wider the signal can
cover, but the power consumption will be greater accordingly.
Data Rate
Usually “Auto” is preferred. Under this rate, the EKI-6311GN will automatically select the highest
available rate to transmit. In some cases, however, like where there is no great demand for
speed, you can have a relatively-low transmit rate for compromise of a long distance.
Note:
Note: