Configuring the AP
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Subnet Mask The first two sets of numbers specify the network
domain, the next set specifies the subset of
hosts within a larger network and the final set
specifies an individual computer. These values
help divide a network into subnetworks and
simplify routing and data transmission. The
subnet mask defines the size of the subnet.
DNS IP Address Primary Domain Name Server IP address.
Additional DNS The IP address of the additional DNS servers
available. A maximum of two additional DNS
servers are available.
Net_ID (ESS) The unique 32-character, alphanumeric, case-
sensitive wireless network identifier of the AP.
Antenna Selection Enables selection of antenna diversity. Options
are:
• Full Diversity
– the radio receives on the primary or
secondary antenna (which ever has the
best signal strength) and transmits on
the last antenna it received on.
• Primary only
– the radio transmits and receives on the
primary antenna only.
• Secondary only
–the radio transmits and receives on the
secondary antenna only
• Rx Diversity
– the radio receives on the primary or
secondary antenna (whichever has the
best signal strength) and transmits on
the primary only.