19
Using the Configuration Menu (continued)
Advanced > Performance
Beacon Interval-
Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a
wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is
recommended.
RTS Threshold-
This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If inconsistent
data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should be made.
Fragmentation-
The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines
whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346
byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the de-
fault setting
Apply-
Click
Apply
to save changes
DTIM interval-
(Delivery Traffic Indication Message)-
3
is the default setting. DTIM
is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to
broadcast and multicast messages.
TX Rates-
The DWL- will automatically sense the best possible speed
when you select
Auto
(the default setting), or you can choose the
data transf er rate: 5 4Mbps,48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps,
22Mbps18Mbps, 12Mbps, 11Mbps, 9Mbps,6Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps,
1Mbps.
Authentication-
Open System
- communicates the key across the network
Shared Key
- devices must have identical WEP settings to
communicate
8X Mode -
By activating this mode, the device can transmit and receive data up
to eight (8) times of the 802.11b speed with a similar 8X device.
Mixed Mode -
This mode support all range of data transmission and receiving mode,
including 802.11b, 802.11b+, 802.11g and 802.11g+ .