Extreme Networks WiRanger Switch User Manual


 
User Guide
9
Advanced Setup – Viewing and Changing the 802.11g
Radio Channel
The following instructions are for advanced users only.
These instructions should only be executed if specifically required and if you
are comfortable with the operations. Under normal operating conditions,
you should not need to view or change the 802.11g Radio Channel.
Viewing the Current 802.11g Radio Channel
NOTE: Radio Channel viewing can be done on either the LEX unit
or the REX unit. The procedure is the same.
NOTE: Viewing the current 802.11g Radio Channel will not disrupt
normal USB communication between the LEX unit and the
REX unit.
1. Power on either the LEX unit or the REX unit and wait for
approximately 20 seconds before proceeding to step 2. If the unit is
already on, proceed to step 2.
2. On the selected LEX unit or REX unit, press and hold (do not
release) the Pair/CH button for a minimum of 10 seconds. The
button can be released when the Host, Link and Activity LED’s
start to blink rapidly.
3. Upon release of the Pair/CH button the current 802.11g Radio
Channel will be displayed as a pattern on the Host, Link, and
Activity LED’s. Please see the figure below for the description of
the LED Radio Channel patterns.
LED Pattern
Radio
Channel
Link Host Activity
1
6
11
4. DO NOT press the Pair/CH button again. After 60 seconds the
selected LEX unit or REX unit LED’s will return to their normal
operation.
NOTE: If the button is pressed again and a Channel Change is not
desired, DO NOT press the button again. After 60 seconds
from last button press the selected LEX unit or REX unit
LED’s will return to their normal operation and no change in
the unit’s channel selection will be made.