AirWorks AWK-1131A
Web Console Configuration
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When Turbo Roaming is enabled, the following parameters will be shown:
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Roaming threshold:
Determines when to start looking for new AP candidates. If the current connection
quality (SNR or Signal Strength) is lower than the specified threshold, the AWK will start background
scanning and look for next-hop candidates.
NOTE
While the AWK is background scanning, the wireless performance will be reduced by 1/3 of its normal
performance.
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Roaming difference:
Determines if roaming should be executed. After background scan has been
triggered, the roaming will only occur if the AP candidate(s) provide a better (Roaming difference)
connection quality than the current connection. If multiple access points fulfill the criteria, the AWK will pick
the best one to roam to.
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Scan channels:
Pre-define communication and roaming channels.
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AP alive check:
Allows the turbo roaming function to recover the network connection faster when an AP
has a sudden disconnection (such as losing power).
NOTE
Enabling this feature causes the AWK-1131A to send out alive check packets every 10 ms when there is no
traffic; the high transmission frequency of small alive check packets could potentially affect your other wireless
communications that use the same channel, so only enable this feature when you have full control of the
designated radio channel.
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AP candidate threshold:
After the “AP alive check” declares the current access point is no long available,
the surrounding access points must have good enough connection qualities (SNR/Signal Strength) in order
to be the qualified as AP candidates for association.
MAC clone (for Client mode only)
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enable/Disable
Enabling this feature allows the AWK client to copy the MAC
address of LAN connected equipment as its own. This
overcomes the limitation of the IP-Bridged behavior in a
MAC-sensitive network (MAC-based communication or
MAC-authenticated network), such as PROFINET.
Note:
1. At first, an AWK client uses its own MAC address to associate
with an AP. After successful association with an AP, the client
will change its MAC address to the MAC address of the LAN
connected equipment.
2. Only ONE device is allowed to connect to the AWK client
while this feature is enabled.
Disable