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MSS User Guide 4: Configuration
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AP
Access Point, a device that relays communications between one or more wireless
devices and possibly other devices on a network. APs are usually connected to a
physical network.
Note: If using an AP and WEP is not enabled, set the AP to accept Open System
Authentication. If WEP is enabled, set the AP to Shared Key Authentication.
BSS
Basic Service Set (or Cell), a group comprising one or more APs and their associated
wireless devices.
Figure 4-67: Simple Wireless Network BSS
ESS
Extended Service Set, a network consisting of two or more BSSs. An ESS can contain
multiple APs.
IBSS
Independent Basic Service Set, a BSS with no APs. Devices work in an Ad-Hoc
networking mode.
Enabling 802.11 Networking
To use the MSS in an 802.11 network, you must enable wireless networking. This will
allow the MSS to check for a compatible wireless networking PC card at startup. If a
compatible card is present, the MSS enables wireless networking and ignores the
10/100BASE-T Ethernet interface. If no compatible PC card is present, the MSS will use
the 10/100BASE-T Ethernet interface.
Figure 4-68: Enabling 802.11
Local>> CHANGE 80211 ENABLED
Note: You must reboot after enabling 802.11, and you must enter the Change 80211
Reset command after changing any of the other settings listed in this section.
802.11 Region
When using 802.11 networking, you must configure the regulatory region under which
you will operate the MSS. Configuring this option incorrectly may cause the MSS to
broadcast on frequencies that are illegal in your area. The factory default setting is