APs with 802.11 support can use up to three antennas for transmitting and receiving data. Depending on the application the use of the antennas can be set.
SNMP ID: 2.37.1.4.16
Telnet path: /Setup/WLAN-Management/AP-Configuration/Accesspoints
Possible values:
- 1+2+3: When using the device in AP mode to connect wireless LAN clients it is generally recommended to use all three antennas in parallel in order
- to achieve good network coverage.
- 1+3: Antenna ports 1 and 3 are used for 2 parallel data streams for example in point to point connections with an appropriate dual slant antenna. The third antenna port is deactivated.
- 1: For applications with only one antenna (for example an outdoor application with just one antenna) the antenna is connected to port 1
- and ports 2 and 3 are deactivated
- Auto: Automatic antenna selection
Default: Auto
Special values: Auto: The ''Auto' setting means that all available antennas are used.