In the 5 GHz band, the automatic search for vacant WLAN channels can lead to several simultaneous test transmissions from multiple access points, with the result that they do not find each other. This stalemate situation can be avoided with the appropriate "Channel selection scheme".
Thus it is recommended for the 5GHz band that one central access point should be configured as "Master" and all other point-to-point partners should be configured as "Slave". In the 2.4GHz band, too, this setting simplifies the establishment of point-to-point connections if the automatic channel search is activated.
Note: It is imperative that the channel selection scheme is configured correctly if the point-to-point connections are to be encrypted with 802.11i/WPA.
- SNMP ID:
- 2.23.20.5.10
- Console path:
- Setup > Interfaces > WLAN > Interpoint-Settings
- Possible values:
- Master
- This access point makes the decisions when selecting a free WLAN channel.
- Slave
- All other access points will keep searching until they find a transmitting Master.
- Default:
- Master
