LANconfig: Wireless LAN / General
WEBconfig: LCOS menu tree / Setup / WLAN
- Country setting Regulations for the operation of WLAN modules differ from country to country. The use of some radio channels is prohibited in certain countries. To operate the LANCOM access points while observing the regulations in various countries, all physical WLAN interfaces can be set up for the country where they are operated.
- ARP handling Mobile stations in the wireless network that are on standby do not answer the ARP requests from other network stations reliably. If 'ARP handling' is activated, the access point takes over this task and answers the ARP requests on behalf of stations that are on standby.
- Broken link detection The 'Broken link detection' deactivates the WLAN module if the access point loses contact to the LAN.
- Indoor function for WLAN channels When selecting the frequency band (2.4 or 5 GHz),
among other things, you must determine the channels which may possibly be used for
transmission. From these possible channels, under automatic channel selection, a LANCOM
Wireless Router selects a free channel, for example, in order to avoid interference with
other radio signals.
In some countries, there are special regulations on the
frequency bands and channels which may be used for WLAN for indoor and outdoor operation.
For example, in France, not all available channels in the 2.4 GHz band may be used in
outdoor operation. In some countries the DFS procedure is required for outdoor operation
in the 5 GHz band in order to avoid interference from radar systems.
With the
option 'indoor-only' a LANCOM Wireless Router can be restricted exclusively to operation
in closed buildings. This restriction on the other hand allows the channels to be managed
more flexibly under automatic channel selection.
Note: Activating the indoor-only function can only be relied upon if the country in which the access point is being operated has been set.Note: Activating the indoor-only function is only permitted when the access point and all connected clients are located in a closed space.
- Mail address Information about events in the WLAN is sent to this e-mail address.