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Setting the Wireless Interface
Wireless settings describe aspects of the local area network (LAN) related specifically to the radio device in the access point (802.11 Mode and Channel) and to the network interface to the access point (MAC address for access point and Wireless Network name, also known as SSID).The following sections describe how to configure the "Wireless" address and related settings on the Devicescape Reference AP:
Navigating to Wireless Settings
To set the wireless address for an access point, navigate to the Manage > Wireless Settings tab, and update the fields as described below.
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The following figure shows the Wireless settings page for a two-radio AP. The Administration Web page for the single-radio AP will look slightly different.
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Configuring 802.11d Regulatory Domain Support
You can enable or disable IEEE 802.11d Regulatory Domain Support to broadcast the access point country code information as described below.
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Description
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802.11d Regulatory Domain Support
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Enabling support for IEEE 802.11d on the access point causes the AP to broadcast which country it is operating in as a part of its beacons:
- To enable 802.11d regulatory domain support, click Enabled.
- To disable 802.11d regulatory domain support, click Disabled.
Note: The IEEE 802.11d defines standard rules for the operation of IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs in any country without re-configuration. IEEE 802.11d allows client stations to operate in any country without re-configuration. The Devicescape Reference AP must be configured by the Manufacturer via the command line interface (CLI) country codes for operation in a particular country.
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802.11h Regulatory Domain Control
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Description
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IEEE 802.11h
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The Administration UI will show whether IEEE 802.11h regulatory domain control is in effect on the AP. IEEE 802.11h cannot be disabled by an end user Administrator. The following details are provided for informational purposes only.
IEEE 802.11h is a standard that provides two services required to satisfy certain regulatory domains for the 5GHz band. These two services are Transmit Power Control (TPC) and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS).
- TPC requires that Radio Local Area Networks (RLANs) operating in the 5 GHz band use transmitter power control. This involves adhering to a regulatory maximum transmit output power and a mitigation requirement for each permitted channel. The result of which is the reduced interference with satellite services.
- DFS requires that RLANs operating in the 5 GHz band implement a mechanism to avoid co-channel operation with radar systems and ensure uniform utilization of any available channels.
Note: 802.11h is automatically enabled if the AP is configured to work in any country that requires 802.11h as a minimum standard. This standard is currently only required by those countries which fall into the European Telecommunications Standard Institute (ETSI) category. 802.11h is also enabled for Japan.
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There are a number of key points for the AP Developer that should be remembered in relation to the IEEE 802.11h standard:
- 802.11h only works for the 802.11a band. It is not required for 802.11b, nor 802.11g
- If you are operating in an 802.11h enabled domain, then the channel selection of the BSS will always be "Auto". Even if another channel has been has been configured, this will be ignored and auto-channel selection will occur.
- When 802.11h is enabled, the initial bootup time will increase by a minimum of sixty seconds. This is the minimum time required to scan the selected channel for radar interference.
- Setting up WDS links may be difficult when 802.11h is operational. This is because the operating channels of the two APs on the WDS link may keep changing depending on channel usage and radar interference. WDS will only work if both the APs operate on the same channel. For more information on WDS, see Configuring the Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
Configuring the Radio Interface
The radio interface allows you to set the radio Channel and 802.11 mode as described below.
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On a two-radio AP, you must configure these radio interface settings for both Radio Interface One and Radio Interface Two.
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Description
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MAC Addresses
(Shown on two-radio AP only)
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Indicates the Media Access Control (MAC) addresses for the interface.
On the two-radio AP only, the MAC addresses for Radio Interface One (Internal/Guest) and Radio Interface Two (Internal/Guest) are shown.
A MAC address is a permanent, unique hardware address for any device that represents an interface to the network. The MAC address is assigned by the manufacturer. You cannot change the MAC address. It is provided here for informational purposes as a unique identifier for an interface.
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Mode
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The Mode defines the Physical Layer ( PHY) standard being used by the radio.
The Devicescape Reference AP is available as a single or dual band access point with one or two radios. The configuration options for Mode differ depending on which product you have.
Single-Band AP:
For the Single-Band AP, select one of these modes:
Dual-Band AP:
For the dual band AP, select one of these modes: a mode for each Radio Interface.
One or Two-Radio AP:
If you have a two-radio AP, select an IEEE 802.11 mode for each of the two radio interfaces. (For a one-radio AP there is only one radio interface.)
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Channel
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Select the Channel. The range of channels and the default is determined by the Mode of the radio interface.
The Channel defines the portion of the radio spectrum the radio uses for transmitting and receiving. Each mode offers a number of channels, dependent on how the spectrum is licensed by national and transnational authorities such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-R).
The default is "Auto", which picks the least busy channel at startup time.
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Configuring "Internal" LAN Wireless Settings
The Internal Settings describe the MAC Address (read-only) and Network Name (also known as the SSID) for the internal Wireless LAN (WLAN) as described below.
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MAC Address
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Shows the MAC address(es) for Internal interface for this access point. This is a read-only field that you cannot change.
Although this access is point is physically a single device, it can be represented on the network as two or more nodes each with a unique MAC Address. This is accomplished by using multiple Basic Service Set Identifiers ( BSSIDs) for a single access point.
The MAC address(es) shown for the "Internal" access point is the BSSID(s) for the "Internal" interface.
For the two-radio AP, two MAC addresses are shown: one for each Radio on the Internal interface.
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Wireless Network Name (SSID)
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Enter the SSID for the internal WLAN.
The Service Set Identifier ( SSID) is an alphanumeric string of up to 32 characters that uniquely identifies a wireless local area network. It is also referred to as the Network Name. There are no restrictions on the characters that may be used in an SSID.
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Configuring "Guest" Network Wireless Settings
The Guest Settings describe the MAC Address (read-only) and wireless network name (SSID) for the Guest Network as described below. Configuring an access point with two different network names (SSIDs) allows you to leverage the Guest interface feature on the Devicescape Reference AP. For more information, see Setting up Guest Access.
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MAC Address
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Shows the MAC address for the Guest interface for this access point. This is a read-only field that you cannot change.
Although this access is point is physically a single device, it can be represented on the network as two or more nodes each with a unique MAC Address. This is accomplished by using multiple Basic Service Set Identifiers ( BSSID) for a single access point.
The MAC address(es) shown for the "Guest" access point is the BSSID(s) for the "Guest" interface.
For the two-radio AP, two MAC addresses are shown: one for each Radio on the Guest interface.
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Wireless Network Name (SSID)
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Enter the SSID for the guest network.
The Service Set Identifier ( SSID) is an alphanumeric string of up to 32 characters that uniquely identifies a wireless local area network. It is also referred to as the Network Name. There are no restrictions on the characters that may be used in an SSID.
For the guest network, provide an SSID that is different from the internal SSID and easily identifiable as the "guest" network.
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Updating Settings
To update wireless settings:
- Navigate to the Wireless Settings page.
- Configure the wireless settings as required.
- Click the Update button to apply the changes.
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