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Wireless Parameters
These parameters can be changed if needed, but the default advanced setting usually work
well. It is recommended that you keep all these values in factory default.
RTS Threshold:
RTS Threshold is a mechanism implemented to prevent the “Hidden Node”
problem. If the size of the packet transmitted is larger than the value you set, the RTS will be
enabled. When the RTS is activated, the station and its Access Point will use a (RTS/CTS)
mechanism for data transmission. The setting range is 0-2346.
Fragmentation Length:
Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the efficiency
when there is high traffic within the wireless network. If you transmit large files in a wireless
network, you can enable the Fragmentation Threshold and specify the packet size. This
specifies the maximum size a data packet will be before splitting and creating a new packet.
The setting range is 256-2346. For example: If you set value as 256, it means the packet will
be fragmented into “256” bytes while transmitting.
Beacon Interval:
This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a
packet broadcast by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes
the wireless LAN service area, the AP address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time
stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM).
DTIM Interval:
This value indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message
(DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for
listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the Access Point has buffered broadcast
or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval
value. Clients can hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast
messages.