following
interdependent
components, which you cannot set individually precisely
because they are interdependent:
-
Density: The density (the number and proximity) of clients in the WiFi network.
(The density is one of the four components of the density
level
.) A setting of 0
means a very low client density. A setting of 4 means a very high client density.
-
Compatibility: The compatibility with WiFi modes for legacy clients in the WiFi
network. A setting of 0 means compatibility with 802.11b/g/n/ax clients. A setting
of 4 means compatibility with 802.11g/n/ax clients but not with 802.11b legacy
clients.
-
Overall performance: The throughput speed for the clients in the WiFi network.
A setting of 0 means a reduced performance. A setting of 4 means an optimal
performance. As an example, you can deliberately select a reduced performance
if you require a very wide coverage area.
-
Coverage: The area that the WiFi network must cover. A setting of 0 means a
very wide coverage area. A setting of 4 means a very narrow coverage area. As
an example, you can deliberately select a very narrow area if you require an
optimal performance.
Another way to describe the density level is that a selected level is mapped to a
corresponding client density level, WiFi mode, minimum legacy rate, beacon rate, and
minimum Modulation Coding Scheme (MCS) rate.
To configure advanced rate selection for a WiFi network:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as
the access point or directly to the access point through an Ethernet cable or WiFi
connection.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point.
A login window displays.
If your browser displays a security warning, you can proceed, or add an exception
for the security warning. For more information, see What to do if you get a browser
security warning on page 42.
3. Enter the access point user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified. The user name
and password are case-sensitive.
If you previously added the access point to a NETGEAR Insight network location and
managed the access point through the Insight Cloud Portal or Insight app, enter the
Insight network password for that location. For more information, see Connect over
WiFi using the NETGEAR Insight app on page 24.
The Dashboard page displays.
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Manage the Advanced WiFi
Features for a WiFi network
Insight Managed WiFi 6 AX5400 Access Point Model WAX628
