Change your Wireless Interface Settings
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DTIM Period
DTIM Period
DTIM Period
DTIM Period
. Deferred Traffic Indicator Map (DTIM) is used with clients that use power management. DTIM should be left at
the default value. Range is 1-65535.
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RTS/CTS Medium Reservation
RTS/CTS Medium Reservation
RTS/CTS Medium Reservation
RTS/CTS Medium Reservation
. This value affects message flow control, and should not be changed under normal
circumstances. When set to a value between 0 and 2347, the card uses the RTS/CTS mechanism for packets that are the
specified size or greater. Range is 0 to 2347; default is 2347 (off).
802.11b wireless interface card
802.11b wireless interface card
802.11b wireless interface card
802.11b wireless interface card
Figure 2-15
Figure 2-15
Figure 2-15
Figure 2-15 802.11b Wireless Interface Options
802.11b Wireless Interface Options
802.11b Wireless Interface Options
802.11b Wireless Interface Options
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Network Name
Network Name
Network Name
Network Name
. Enter a Network Name for each PC Card. This is the same name used on client machines to connect using
the client configuration software. Range is 1 - 31 characters; default is “My Wireless Network A” for card in Slot A and
“My Wireless Network B” for card in Slot B.
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Enable Auto Channel Select (ACS)
Enable Auto Channel Select (ACS)
Enable Auto Channel Select (ACS)
Enable Auto Channel Select (ACS)
. By default this feature is enabled. The WL520 device will scan the area for other WL520
devices and select a free or relatively unused communication channel. This helps prevent interference problems and
increases the performance of the network. However, if you are setting up a Wireless Distribution System (WDS), it must be
disabled. See
for additional information on this feature. Default is enable.
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Frequency Channel
Frequency Channel
Frequency Channel
Frequency Channel
. If Auto Channel Select is disabled, use the pull-down menu to select the desired card frequency. Ensure
nearby devices do not use the same frequency. The Frequency Channels available will depend on the card type and the
for details.