Alvarion BreezeACCESS Wi2, System Manual

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Radio Configuration
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6.3.1 Configuration Parameters
6.3.1.1 Operating mode
Select the operating mode. Available options are:
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Access point and Local mesh: Standard operating mode provides support for all wireless
functions.
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Access point only: Only provides AP functionality, local mesh links cannot be created.
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Local mesh only: Only provides local mesh functionality. Wireless client stations cannot
connect.
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Monitor: Puts the radio in promiscuous mode (no transmissions). Both AP and local mesh
functionality are disabled. Use this option for continuous scanning across all channels in all
wireless modes (a/b/g). See the results of the scans on the Wireless > Neighborhood page .
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This mode also enables 802.11 traffic to be traced when using the Tools > Network trace
command.
6.3.1.2 Wireless Mode
Select the transmission speed and frequency band:
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802.11b: 11 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
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802.11b + 802.11g: 11 and 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
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802.11g: 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
6.3.1.3 Channel
Select channel and frequency for wireless services. The channels that are available are determined
by the radio installed in the AP and the regulations that apply in your country.
Use the Automatic option to have the AP select the best available channel.
If setting the channel manually, for optimal performance when operating in 802.11b or 802.11g
modes, select a channel that differs from other wireless APs operating in neighboring cells by at
NOTE
If multiple radios are available on a AP, configuration options for each radio are the same.