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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 inconsis-
tent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should be
made.
Fragmentation-
The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, deter-
mines whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding
the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission.
2346 is the default setting
DTIM interval-
(Delivery Traffic Indication Message)
3
is the default setting. A
DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for
listening to broadcast and multicast messages.
Wireless
Performance-
Displayed in this win-
dow are the Wireless
Performance features
for the Access Point
portion of the DI-
624+.
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+ .