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Wireless > Advance Setting
This page allows you to configure the advance wireless setting of the Router.
Data Rate (Mbps): You can set the wireless data rate from the available list or choose Best to
allow the Router to choose the most appropriate data rate. When Best is used, the Router will
determine the optimal data rate according to the environment.
Transmit Power: This adjust the transmit power of the antenna. Sometimes, it is useful to
decrease the coverage range of each Router, so that more Routers can be located together
without interfering one another.
Preamble: Choose Short Preamble or Long Preamble. Most manufacturers implement long
preambles. Even if there is a mismatch between the Router and the card, they can still connect
well and the mismatch may not be noticeable to most users. Do not change this setting without
seeking advice.
Slot Time: Choose short or long slot time. The slot time is the amount of time a device waits
after a collision before retransmitting.
Protection Mode: Select None, Always or Auto.
Protection Type: Select either CTS only or RTS-CTS.
RTS/CTS Threshold: Request to Send/Clear to Send.The primary use of RTS/CTS is to
minimize collisions among hidden stations. Forcing the access point to implement the RTS/CTS
handshake will significantly increase the overhead and reduce throughput. Once the RTS/CTS is
set at the station, it initiates by sending a RTS frame. Upon receiving, the access point will
responds by sending a CTS frame. Select the RTS/CTS radio button to enable this feature. Set a
packet size threshold (256 ~ 2347 bytes) value to trigger this protection. If the packet that the
station/access point is transmitting is larger than the threshold, it will initiate the RTS/CTS
function.
