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Performing Advanced Configuration
stations that may not be able to receive multicast packets at the higher rates; in this case, you should set Multicast
Rate to 1 or 2 Mbits/sec.
Figure 4-6 1 Mbits/s and 11 Mbits/s Multicast Rates
NOTE
There is an inter-dependent relationship between the Distance between APs and the Multicast Rate. In
general, larger systems operate at a lower average transmit rate. The variation between Multicast Rate and
Distance Between APs is presented in the following table:
The Distance Between APs must be set before the Multicast Rate, because when you select the Distance
Between APs, the appropriate range of Multicast values automatically populates the drop-down menu. This
feature is not available if you are using an ORiNOCO ComboCard or a non-ORiNOCO client with the AP.
Wireless (802.11b/g)
You can configure the following radio parameters for an 802.11b/g AP:
NOTE
You must reboot the Access Point before any changes to these parameters take effect.
• Operational Mode: An 802.11b/g wireless interface can be configured to operate in the following modes:
– 802.11b mode only: The radio uses the 802.11b standard only.
– 802.11g mode only: The radio is optimized to communicate with 802.11g devices. This setting will provide
the best results if this radio interface will only communicate with 802.11g devices.
1.0 Mbit/s 2.0 Mbits/s 5.5 Mbits/s 11 Mbits/s
Large yes yes
Medium yes yes yes
Small yes yes yes yes
Minicell yes yes yes yes
Microcell yes yes yes yes
