HP ProCurve 530 NA, Management And Configuration Manual

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Wireless Interface Configuration
Configuring the Radio
Configuring the Radio
Radio settings directly control the behavior of the radio device in the access
point. The access point allows modification of various radio parameters, such
as enabling the radio, radio working mode, radio broadcasting channel, and
transmit power level.
The following table summarizes the key points to consider when you configure
the radio parameters to enhance the access point’s performance.
CAU T I O N
When access point configuration parameters are changed, wireless stations
may be temporarily disconnected until the new configuration parameter is
enabled. This includes any changes to a WLAN or radio parameter.
Table 6-1. Radio Configuration Summary Table
Summary Point Parameters
Three wireless LAN modes are available for use on the 530 access point. 802.11a, 802.11b, and
802.11g
Two separate wireless LAN radios are available for use on the 530 access
point.
Radio 1 and Radio 2
Radio 1 configuration allows only two modes. 802.11b and 802.11g
Radio 2 configuration allows all three modes. 802.11a, 802.11b, and
802.11g
If both Radio 1 and Radio 2 are configured to 802.11 b/g mode, then Radio
2 must be connected to an external antenna.
802.11 b/g mode for both
Radio 1 and 2. Requires
external antenna configuration
for Radio 2.
Each radio operates on one channel at a time.
• This channel may be predetermined and fixed by the operator.
• This channel can be automatically selected by the radio, depending on
what channels are already being used by other access points.
Channel-Policy = Static
Channel-Policy = Auto
The radio operates in the 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz spectrum, when set in these
two modes.
802.11b and 802.11g mode
The radio operates in the 5 GHz to 6 GHz spectrum, if set in this mode. 802.11a