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DTIM Interval
A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the wireless router
has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Wireless clients detect the beacons
and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1. Valid settings are between 1 and 255.
802.11d Enable
Enables 802.11d operation. 802.11d is a wireless specification for operation in additional regulatory domains. This supplement to the
802.11 specifications defines the physical layer requirements (channelization, hopping patterns, new values for current MIB attributes, and other
requirements to extend the operation of 802.11 WLANs to new regulatory domains (countries). The current 802.11 standard defines operation in only a
few regulatory domains (countries). This supplement adds the requirements and definitions necessary to allow 802.11 WLAN equipment to operate in
markets not served by the current standard. Enable this option if you are operating in one of these "additional regulatory domains".
Wireless Isolation
Enabling Wireless Isolation prevents associated wireless clients from communicating with each other.
WMM Enable
Enabling WMM can help control latency and jitter when transmitting multimedia content over a wireless connection.
A-MPDU Aggregation
Aggregation of wireless packets based on MAC protocol data units is a technique for maximizing performance. This option should
normally be left enabled.
Short GI
Using a short (400ns) guard interval can increase throughput. However, it can also increase error rate in some installations, due to increased
sensitivity to radio-frequency reflections. Select the option that works best for your installation.
WDS Enable
When WDS is enabled, this access point functions as a wireless repeater and is able to wirelessly communicate with other APs via WDS links.
Note that WDS is incompatible with WPA -- both features cannot be used at the same time. A WDS link is bidirectional; so this AP must know the MAC
Address (creates the WDS link) of the other AP, and the other AP must have a WDS link back to this AP. Make sure the APs are configured with same
channel number.
WDS AP MAC Address
Specifies one-half of the WDS link. The other AP must also have the MAC address of this AP to create the WDS link back to this AP.
Enter a MAC address for each of the other APs that you want to connect with WDS.
Enable Wireless
This option turns off and on the wireless connection feature of the router. When you set this option, the following parameters are in
effect.
Channel Width
The "Auto 20/40 MHz" option is usually best. The other options are available for special circumstances.
Transmission Rate
By default the fastest possible transmission rate will be selected. You have the option of selecting the speed if necessary.
Visibility Status
The Invisible option allows you to hide your wireless network. When this option is set to Visible, your wireless network name is broadcast
to anyone within the range of your signal. If you're not using encryption then they could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled, you
must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network.