Linksys WAP610N User Manual
USER GUIDE
Wireless-N Access Point
with Dual-Band
Model: WAP610N
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Product Overview 1
LEDs Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Ports Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2
General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 3: Advanced Conguration 3
How to Access the Browser-based Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Setup > Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Wireless > Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wireless > WMM® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Administration > Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Administration > Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Administration > Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Status > Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Status > Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Status > About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 14
Appendix B: Specications 15
Appendix C: Warranty Information 16
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Appendix D: Regulatory Information 18
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Restrictions in the 5 GHz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Avis d’Industrie Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Restrictions dans la bande 5 GHz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 25
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Cisco Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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Chapter 1
Product Overview
Chapter 1: Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco
Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band. The Wireless-N
Access Point with Dual-Band adds wireless capability to
your existing wired network, or upgrades older wireless
networks to Wireless-N performance. For first-time
installation, run the Setup Wizard on the enclosed CD.
To configure advanced settings, use the convenient,
browser-based utility.
LEDs Panel
Ethernet (Blue) The Ethernet LED lights up
when there is a wired connection. The LED
flashes when the Access Point is actively sending
or receiving data over the Ethernet port.
Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up when
the Access Point is powered on.
Ports Panel
Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up
when there is a wireless connection. The LED
flashes when the Access Point is actively sending
or receiving data over the wireless network.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Button If you have
client devices, such as wireless adapters, that
support Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, then you can
use Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ to automatically
configure wireless security for your wireless
network. To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, run
the Setup Wizard, or refer to “Wireless > Basic
Wireless Settings” on page 4.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ LED (Blue/Amber)
The LED flashes blue for two minutes during
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™. It lights up blue when
wireless security is enabled. If there is an error
during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ process,
then the LED lights up amber. Make sure the
client device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™.
Wait until the LED is off, and then try again.
Ethernet The Ethernet port connects the
Access Point to a router.
Reset There are two ways to reset the Access
Point’s factory defaults. Either press and
hold the Reset button for approximately five
seconds, or restore the defaults from the
Administration > Factory Defaults screen in the
Access Point’s browser-based utility.
Power The Power port connects the Access
Point to the included power adapter.
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Chapter 2
Wireless Security Checklist
Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist
Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so
homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them
at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by
sending information over radio waves, it can be more
vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network.
Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals
from your wireless network can also be intercepted. Since
you cannot physically prevent someone from connecting
to your wireless network, you need to take some additional
steps to keep your network secure.
1. Change the default wireless
network name or SSID
Wireless devices have a default wireless network name
or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. This
is the name of your wireless network, and can be up
to 32 characters in length. Linksys wireless products
use linksys as the default wireless network name. You
should change the wireless network name to something
unique to distinguish your wireless network from other
wireless networks that may exist around you, but do not
use personal information (such as your Social Security
number) because this information may be available for
anyone to see when browsing for wireless networks.
2. Change the default password
For wireless products such as access points and routers,
you will be asked for a password when you want to change
their settings. These devices have a default password set
by the factory. The Linksys default password is admin.
Hackers know these defaults and may try to use them
to access your wireless device and change your network
settings. To thwart any unauthorized changes, customize
the device’s password so it will be hard to guess.
4. Enable encryption
Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless
network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security
for wireless communication.
A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more secure
than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2
uses dynamic key encryption. To protect the information
as it passes over the airwaves, you should enable the
highest level of encryption supported by your network
equipment.
WEP is an older encryption standard and may be the
only option available on some older devices that do not
support WPA.
General Network Security Guidelines
Wireless network security is useless if the underlying
network is not secure.
• Password protect all computers on the network and
individually password protect sensitive files.
• Change passwords on a regular basis.
• Install anti-virus software and personal firewall
software.
• Disable file sharing (peer-to-peer). Some applications
may open file sharing without your consent and/or
knowledge.
Additional Security Tips
• Keep wireless routers, access points, or modem routers
away from exterior walls and windows.
• Turn wireless routers, access points, or modem routers
off when they are not being used (at night, during
vacations).
• Use strong passphrases that are at least eight characters
in length. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using
standard words that can be found in the dictionary.
3. Enable MAC address filtering
Linksys routers and access points give you the ability to
enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. The
MAC address is a unique series of numbers and letters
assigned to every networking device. With MAC address
filtering enabled, wireless network access is provided
solely for wireless devices with specific MAC addresses.
For example, you can specify the MAC address of each
computer in your home so that only those computers can
access your wireless network.
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WEB: For more information on wireless security,
visit www.linksysbycisco.com/security
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Advanced Configuration
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration
After setting up the Access Point with the Setup Wizard
(located on the CD-ROM), the Access Point will be ready
for use. However, if you want to change its advanced
settings, use the Access Point’s browser-based utility. This
chapter describes each page of the utility and each page’s
key functions. You can access the utility via a web browser
on a computer networked with the Access Point.
The browser-based utility has these main tabs: Setup,
Wireless, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will
be available after you click one of the main tabs.
How to Access the Browser-based Utility
In order to access the browser-based utility, you need a
web browser and the IP address of the Access Point.
If the Access Point is connected to a network with a DHCP
server (usually the network router), then the Access Point will
obtain its IP address from the DHCP server.
To determine
your router’s DHCP client table. (Refer to your router’s
documentation for instructions on accessing the DHCP
client table.)
the Access Point’s IP address, look for it in
NOTE: If the password request screen does not
appear, wait two minutes and try again.
Setup > Basic Setup
The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen.
Use this screen to change the browser-based utility’s
language, or to change the Access Point’s wired, Ethernet
network settings.
Setup > Basic Setup (Automatic Configuration - DHCP)
If you cannot find the Access Point’s IP address, then reset
the Access Point. Press the Reset button on the Access
Point for approximately five seconds, using a straightened
paper clip. This will restore the Access Point’s factory
default settings. The Access Point will then request an
IP address from the DHCP server (usually the network
router).
After you have determined the Access Point’s IP address,
launch your web browser, and enter the Access Point’s IP
address in the Address field. Press Enter.
A password request screen appears. (Non-Windows XP
users will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field
blank. Enter the password you created during the Setup
Wizard. If you did not create a new password, use the
default password admin. (You can set a new password
from the Administration > Management screen.) Click OK
to continue.
Password Screen
Setup > Basic Setup (Static IP)
Language
Language This is used to set the language displayed by
the browser-based utility. Select the desired language
from the drop-down menu.
Network Setup
This section determines if the Access Point’s IP address is
obtained automatically from a DHCP server, such as your
network router (Automatic Configuration - DHCP), or set
manually (Static IP).
Access Point IP If your network has a DHCP server,
such as your network router, assigning IP addresses to
your network devices, then keep the default, Automatic
Configuration - DHCP. The Access Point will request an
IP address from the DHCP server (usually the network
router).
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Advanced Configuration
If you want to set a permanent static IP address for the
Access Point, then select Static IP.
If you select Static IP, then complete the following fields:
• Static IP Address Enter a unique IP address that will
be used to access the browser-based utility.
• Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of your wired
network.
• Default Gateway Enter the IP address of the default
gateway for your network (in most cases, this is your
router).
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
Use the Basic Wireless Settings screen to configure the
Access Point’s basic wireless and security settings.
There are two ways to configure the Access Point’s
settings, manual and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™. Wi-Fi
Protected Setup™ is a feature that makes it easy to set
up your wireless network. If you have client devices, such
as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup,
then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to configure
wireless security for your wireless network.
Configuration View To manually configure your
wireless network, select Manual. Then proceed to
“Basic Wireless Settings (Manual)” on page 4. To use Wi-
Fi Protected Setup, select Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Then
proceed to “Wi-Fi Protected Setup™” on page 6.
Basic Wireless Settings (Manual)
Network Mode (5 GHz) From this drop-down menu, you
can select the wireless standards running on your network.
If you have only Wireless-A devices in your network, select
Wireless-A Only. If you have only Wireless-N devices
in your network, select Wireless-N Only. If you have
Wireless-N and Wireless-A devices in your network, keep
the default setting, Mixed.
Network Mode (2.4 GHz) From this drop-down menu,
you can select the wireless standards running on your
network. If you have Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B
devices in your network, keep the default, Mixed. If you
have only Wireless-N devices, select Wireless-N Only. If
you have only Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices in your
network, select Wireless-B/G Only. If you have only
Wireless-G devices, select Wireless-G Only. If you have
only Wireless-B devices, select Wireless-B Only.
Network Name (SSID)
shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID
must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It
is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters (use
any characters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting is
the same for all points in your wireless network. For added
security, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to a
unique name.
Channel Width For best performance in a Wireless-N
network, select 40MHz only. For Wireless-A, Wireless-G,
and Wireless-B networking only, or if you are not sure
which option to use, keep the default, 20MHz only.
NOTE: If you select 40MHz only for the Channel
Width setting, then Wireless-N can use two
channels: a primary one (Wide Channel) and
a secondary one (Standard Channel). This will
enhance Wireless-N performance.
The SSID is the network name
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Manual)
Wireless Band This is used to select the 2.4 GHz or 5.0
GHz band.
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Wide Channel If you selected 40 MHz only for the
Channel Width setting, then select the appropriate
channel for your wireless network. If you are not sure
which channel to select, then keep the default, Auto.
Standard Channel If you selected 20 MHz only for
the Channel Width setting, then select the appropriate
channel for your wireless network. If you are not sure
which channel to select, keep the default, Auto. If you
selected 40MHz only for the Channel Width setting,
then the Standard Channel will be a secondary channel
for Wireless-N. If you selected a specific channel for the
Wide Channel setting, then the Standard Channel options
will be available. Select the appropriate channel for your
wireless network.
SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local
area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect
the SSID broadcast by the Access Point. To broadcast the
Access Point’s SSID, keep the default setting, Enabled. If
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you do not want to broadcast the Access Point’s SSID, then
select Disabled.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Wireless > Wireless Security
The Access Point supports the following wireless
security options: WPA Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA
Enterprise, WPA2 Enterprise, and WEP. WPA (Wi-Fi
Protected Access) and WPA2 are stronger security
methods than WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). For more
information about wireless security, refer to “Chapter 2:
Wireless Security Checklist” on page 2.
Security Mode
Select the security method for your wireless network. If
you do not want to use wireless security, keep the default,
Disabled.
NOTE: Each device in your wireless network
MUST use the same security method and
passphrase/key, or else the wireless devices will
not be able to communicate with each other.
WPA2 Personal
WPA2 is a more advanced, more secure version of WPA.
Security Mode > WPA2 Personal
Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods,
TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the
encryption method, AES or TKIP or AES. The default
selection is TKIP or AES.
Passphrase Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters.
Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which
instructs the Access Point how often it should change the
encryption keys. The default Key Renewal period is 3600
seconds.
WPA Personal
WPA is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption.
Security Mode > WPA Personal
Encryption WPA supports the TKIP encryption method,
with dynamic encryption keys.
Passphrase Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters.
Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which
instructs the Access Point how often it should change the
encryption keys. The default Key Renewal period is 3600
seconds.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
WPA Enterprise
This option features WPA used in coordination with a
RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS
server is connected to the Access Point.)
Security Mode > WPA Enterprise
Encryption WPA supports the TKIP encryption method,
with dynamic encryption keys.
RADIUS Server Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS
server.
RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS
server. The default value is 1812.
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Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Access
Point and the server.
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Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which
instructs the Access Point how often it should change the
encryption keys. The default Key Renewal period is 3600
seconds.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
WPA2 Enterprise
This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a
RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS
server is connected to the Access Point.)
Advanced Configuration
Security Mode > WEP
Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 40/64 bits
(10 hex digits) or 104/128 bits (26 hex digits). The
default is 40/64 bits (10 hex digits).
Key 1 Enter the WEP key of your network.
Tx Key Key 1 is the transmit key used by the Access
Point.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Security Mode > WPA2 Enterprise
Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods,
TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the
encryption method, AES or TKIP or AES. The default
selection is TKIP or AES.
RADIUS Server Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS
server.
RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS
server. The default value is 1812.
Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Access
Point and the server.
Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which
instructs the Access Point how often it should change the
encryption keys. The default Key Renewal period is 3600
seconds.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
WEP
WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure
as WPA or WPA2.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ is a feature that makes it easy
to set up your wireless network. If you have client
devices, such as wireless adapters, that support WiFi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected
Setup to configure wireless security for your wireless
network. Otherwise, use manual setup (refer to
“Basic Wireless Settings (Manual)” on page 4).
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
There are three methods available for Wi-Fi Protected
Setup. Use the method that applies to the client device
you are configuring.
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1. Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Use this method
if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.
a. Click or press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on
the client device.
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b. Within two minutes, click the Wi-Fi Protected
Setup button on the Access Point’s Wi-Fi Protected
Setup screen.
c. After the client device has been configured, click
OK. Then refer back to your client device or its
documentation for further instructions
Congratulations
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Status, Wireless Band,
Network Name (SSID), and Security method are
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Enter Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN from Client
device Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi
Protected Setup PIN number.
Advanced Configuration
Congratulations
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Status, Wireless Band,
Network Name (SSID), and Security method are
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter
Wireless access can be filtered by specifying the MAC
addresses of wireless devices within range of your network.
a. Enter the PIN number in the field on this screen.
b. Click Register.
c. After the client device has been configured, click
OK. Then refer back to your client device or its
documentation for further instructions
Congratulations
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Status, Wireless Band,
Network Name (SSID), and Security method are
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
3. Enter Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN from Access Point
on Client device Use this method if your client device
requests the Access Point’s PIN number.
a. On the client’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, enter
the PIN number listed on the Access Point’s Wi-Fi
Protected Setup screen. Then click Register or the
appropriate button. (The PIN number is also listed
on the label on the bottom of the Access Point.)
b. After the client device has been configured, click
OK. Then refer back to your client device or its
documentation for further instructions
Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter
Wireless MAC Filter
Enabled/Disabled To filter wireless users by MAC
Address, either permitting or blocking access, select
Enabled. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address,
keep the default setting, Disabled.
Access Restriction
Prevent Select this to block wireless access by MAC
Address. This option is selected by default.
Permit Select this to allow wireless access by MAC
Address. This option is not selected by default.
MAC Address Filter List
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Wireless Client List Click this to open the Wireless Client
List screen.
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Wireless Client List
Wireless Client List
This screen shows computers and other devices on the
wireless network. The list can be sorted by MAC Address
and Status.
Select Save to MAC Address Filter List for any device
you want to add to the MAC Address Filter List. Then click
Add.
To retrieve the most up-to-date information, click Refresh.
To return to the Wireless MAC Filter screen, click Close.
MAC 01-32 Enter the MAC addresses of the devices
whose wireless access you want to block or allow.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
WMM®
Access Mode
You can assign different settings to the four access
modes available. Select the mode you want to configure:
Background, Best Effort, Video, or Voice. Follow the
instructions for the mode you select.
Background
Use Aggregation This option defines whether or not the
Media Access Control (MAC) layer will set up an Add Block
Acknowledgement (ADDBA) session. The default is No.
Select Yes to enable this option.
Accept Aggregation This option defines whether or not
the MAC layer will accept an ADDBA request. The default
is Yes. Select No to disable this option.
Max. Number of Packets in Aggregation This option
defines the maximum number of packets (sub-frames) in
the aggregate. The range is 0 to 7. The default is 7.
Max. Aggregation Size This option defines the maximum
size of the aggregate (in bytes). The range is 0 to 16000.
The default is 12000.
Wireless > WMM®
Configure the Wireless MultiMedia (WMM) settings. WMM
prioritizes packets depending on their respective access
mode (traffic type): Background, Best Effort, Video, or
Voice. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert
administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless
performance.
Wireless > WMM
NOTE: The settings on the WMM screen are
designed for advanced users only.
Timeout Interval This option defines the timeout period
in which the aggregate should be closed with a “closing
condition” before it is closed by the timer. The range is 0 to
100 ms. The default is 3.
Min. Size of Packet in Aggregation This option defines
the minimum size (in bytes) of packets to be accumulated
in the aggregate. The range is 0 to 1500. The default
is 10.
ADDBA Timeout This option defines the duration
after which the ADDBA setup is terminated, if there are
no frame exchanges within this duration by the Block
Acknowledgement (ACK) agreement. The range is 0 to
65535 ms. The default is 0, which disables the timeout.
Aggregation Window Size This option defines the
maximum number of packets transmitted without getting
ACKs. The range is 0 to 64. The default is 64.
CW Min for STA This option defines the minimum
contention window limit from which the random backoff
is computed for an STA in BSS. The range is 15 to 1023.
The default is 15.
CW Max for STA This option defines the maximum
contention window limit from which the random backoff
is computed for an STA in BSS. The range is 15 to 1023.
The default is 1023.
AIFSN for STA This option defines the Arbitration
Interframe Space Number for an STA in BSS. The range is 0
to 15. The default is 7.
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TXOP for STA This option defines the Transmission
Opportunity for an STA in BSS. The range is 0 to 8192. The
default is 0.
CW Min for AP This option defines the minimum
contention window limits from which the random backoff
is computed for AP. The range is 15 to 1023. The default
is 15.
CW Max for AP This option defines the maximum
contention window limits from which the random backoff
is computed for AP. The range is 15 to 1023. The default
is 1023.
AIFSN for AP This option defines the Arbitration
Interframe Space Number for AP. The range is 0 to 15. The
default is 7.
TXOP for AP This option defines the Transmission
Opportunity for AP. The range is 0 to 8192. The default is
0.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Best Effort
Use Aggregation This option defines whether or not the
Media Access Control (MAC) layer will set up an Add Block
Acknowledgement (ADDBA) session. The default is Yes.
Select No to disable this option.
Accept Aggregation This option defines whether or not
the MAC layer will accept an ADDBA request. The default
is Yes. Select No to disable this option.
Max. Number of Packets in Aggregation This option
defines the maximum number of packets (sub-frames) in
the aggregate. The range is 0 to 16. The default is 10.
Max. Aggregation Size This option defines the
maximum size of the aggregate (in bytes). The range is 0
to 20000. The default is 16000.
CW Min for STA This option defines the minimum
contention window limit from which the random backoff
is computed for an STA in BSS. The range is 15 to 1023.
The default is 15.
CW Max for STA This option defines the maximum
contention window limit from which the random backoff
is computed for an STA in BSS. The range is 15 to 1023.
The default is 1023.
AIFSN for STA This option defines the Arbitration
Interframe Space Number for an STA in BSS. The range is 0
to 15. The default is 3.
TXOP for STA This option defines the Transmission
Opportunity for an STA in BSS. The range is 0 to 8192. The
default is 0.
CW Min for AP This option defines the minimum
contention window limits from which the random backoff
is computed for AP. The range is 15 to 63. The default is 15.
CW Max for AP This option defines the maximum
contention window limits from which the random backoff
is computed for AP. The range is 15 to 63. The default is 63.
AIFSN for AP This option defines the Arbitration
Interframe Space Number for AP. The range is 0 to 15. The
default is 3.
TXOP for AP This option defines the Transmission
Opportunity for AP. The range is 0 to 8192. The default is
0.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Video
Use Aggregation This option defines whether or not the
Media Access Control (MAC) layer will set up an Add Block
Acknowledgement (ADDBA) session. The default is Yes.
Select No to disable this option.
Timeout Interval This option defines the timeout period
in which the aggregate should be closed with a “closing
condition” before it is closed by the timer. The range is 0 to
100 ms. The default is 3.
Min. Size of Packet in Aggregation This option defines
the minimum size (in bytes) of packets to be accumulated
in the aggregate. The range is 0 to 1500. The default
is 10.
ADDBA Timeout This option defines the duration
after which the ADDBA setup is terminated, if there are
no frame exchanges within this duration by the Block
Acknowledgement (ACK) agreement. The range is 0 to
65535 ms. The default is 0, which disables the timeout.
Aggregation Window Size This option defines the
maximum number of packets transmitted without getting
ACKs. The range is 0 to 64. The default is 64.
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Accept Aggregation This option defines whether or not
the MAC layer will accept an ADDBA request. The default
is Yes. Select No to disable this option.
Max. Number of Packets in Aggregation This option
defines the maximum number of packets (sub-frames) in
the aggregate. The range is 0 to 7. The default is 7.
Max. Aggregation Size This option defines the maximum
size of the aggregate (in bytes). The range is 0 to 16000.
The default is 12000.
Timeout Interval This option defines the timeout period
in which the aggregate should be closed with a “closing
condition” before it is closed by the timer. The range is 0 to
100 ms. The default is 3.
Min. Size of Packet in Aggregation This option defines
the minimum size (in bytes) of packets to be accumulated
in the aggregate. The range is 0 to 1500. The default
is 10.
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Advanced Configuration
ADDBA Timeout This option defines the duration
after which the ADDBA setup is terminated, if there are
no frame exchanges within this duration by the Block
Acknowledgement (ACK) agreement. The range is 0 to
65535 ms. The default is 0, which disables the timeout.
Aggregation Window Size This option defines the
maximum number of packets transmitted without getting
ACKs. The range is 0 to 64. The default is 64.
CW Min for STA This option defines the minimum
contention window limit from which the random backoff
is computed for an STA in BSS. The value is set to 7 (default)
and cannot be changed.
CW Max for STA This option defines the maximum
contention window limit from which the random backoff
is computed for an STA in BSS. The value is set to 15
(default) and cannot be changed.
AIFSN for STA This option defines the Arbitration
Interframe Space Number for an STA in BSS. The range is 0
to 15. The default is 2.
TXOP for STA This option defines the Transmission
Opportunity for an STA in BSS. The range is 0 to 8192. The
default is 3008.
Max. Aggregation Size This option defines the
maximum size of the aggregate (in bytes). The range is 0
to 16000. The default is 10000.
Timeout Interval This option defines the timeout period
in which the aggregate should be closed with a “closing
condition” before it is closed by the timer. The range is 0 to
100 ms. The default is 10.
Min. Size of Packet in Aggregation This option defines
the minimum size (in bytes) of packets to be accumulated
in the aggregate. The range is 0 to 1500. The default is 10.
ADDBA Timeout This option defines the duration
after which the ADDBA setup is terminated, if there are
no frame exchanges within this duration by the Block
Acknowledgement (ACK) agreement. The range is 0 to
65535 ms. The default is 0, which disables the timeout.
Aggregation Window Size This option defines the
maximum number of packets transmitted without getting
ACKs. The range is 0 to 64. The default is 64.
CW Min for STA This option defines the minimum
contention window limit from which the random backoff
is computed for an STA in BSS. The value is set to 3 (default)
and cannot be changed.
CW Min for AP This option defines the minimum
contention window limits from which the random backoff
is computed for AP. The value is set to 7 (default) and
cannot be changed.
CW Max for AP This option defines the maximum
contention window limits from which the random backoff
is computed for AP. The value is set to 15 (default) and
cannot be changed.
AIFSN for AP This option defines the Arbitration
Interframe Space Number for AP. The range is 0 to 15. The
default is 1.
TXOP for AP This option defines the Transmission
Opportunity for AP. The range is 0 to 8192. The default is
3008.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Voice
Use Aggregation This option defines whether or not the
Media Access Control (MAC) layer will set up an Add Block
Acknowledgement (ADDBA) session. The default is Yes.
Select No to disable this option.
Accept Aggregation This option defines whether or not
the MAC layer will accept an ADDBA request. The default
is Yes. Select No to disable this option.
Max. Number of Packets in Aggregation This option
defines the maximum number of packets (sub-frames) in
the aggregate. The range is 0 to 2. The default is 2.
CW Max for STA This option defines the maximum
contention window limit from which the random backoff
is computed for an STA in BSS. The value is set to 7 (default)
and cannot be changed.
AIFSN for STA This option defines the Arbitration
Interframe Space Number for an STA in BSS. The range is 0
to 15. The default is 2.
TXOP for STA This option defines the Transmission
Opportunity for an STA in BSS. The range is 0 to 8192. The
default is 1504.
CW Min for AP This option defines the minimum
contention window limits from which the random backoff
is computed for AP. The value is set to 3 (default) and
cannot be changed.
CW Max for AP This option defines the maximum
contention window limits from which the random backoff
is computed for AP. The value is set to 7 (default) and
cannot be changed.
AIFSN for AP This option defines the Arbitration
Interframe Space Number for AP. The range is 0 to 15. The
default is 1.
TXOP for AP This option defines the Transmission
Opportunity for AP. The range is 0 to 8192. The default is
1504.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
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