Mitel WRV54G Network Router User Manual


 
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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings
Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router
smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled. The Router sends
Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame. After
receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to
begin transmission.
Fragmentation Threshold. In most cases, this value should remain at its default value of 2346. It specifies the
maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet error
rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may
result in poor network performance. Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended.
When you have finished making changes to the screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or
click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. For help information, click More.
fragmentation: Breaking a packet into smaller
units when transmitting over a network medium
that cannot support the original size of the
packet