Step 8: Configure Subnet Access
6. From this screen, the administrator can change several pieces of information about each
Access Port.
Field Description
Name
Administrators can change the names of the Access Ports
from
Access Port# to something much more descriptive so
that they can easily identify which Access Port is being
referenced in the various screens and in the left menu. The
name is limited to a string of 13 characters.
Location
This field is a memory aid for the administrator. Enter text
that describes where the Access Port is physically located.
The name is limited to a string of 13 characters.
Placement
Select either Indoors or Outdoors from the Placement
pop-up menu. The setting will affect the selection available
for several of the other advanced settings.
Channel
Specify a channel for communications between the Access
Port and mobile units. The range of legally approved
communications channels varies depending on the
installation location. It is best to use a different channel
number for each Access Port. Communications will be the
clearest for nearby Access Ports if the channel numbers are
5 numbers apart (1, 6, 11).
Power Level
Specify a Power Level in milliwatts (mW) for RF signal
strength. The optimal power level is best determined by a site
survey prior to installation. Available settings include 1, 5, 15,
30 and 100. Consult the site survey for recommendations for
the power level.
Set a higher power level to ensure RF coverage in WLAN
environments that have more electromagnetic interference or
greater distances between the Access Port and mobile units.
Decrease the power level according to the proximity of other
Access Ports. Overlapping RF coverage may cause lost
packets and difficulty for roaming mobile units trying to
engage an Access Port.
7. Click Apply to save changes.
This screen also provides the ability to change several advanced settings for the Access
Ports. For more information, see Advanced Access Port Settings.
Step 8: Configure Subnet Access
The WS 2000 Network Management System allows the administrator to set up access rules
for subnet-to-subnet and subnet-to-WAN communication. These access rules control
communication between subnets and the outside world (the WAN). Select Network
Configuration --> Subnet Access to get to the Subnet Access screen.
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WS 2000 Wireless Switch: 1.0 Date of last Revision: March 2004
