The operation mode used by an AP to exchange data with other APs is set in LANconfig under Point-to-point operation mode option:
with the- Off
- The AP communicates with mobile clients only.
- On
- The AP communicates with other base stations and with mobile clients.
- Exclusive
- The AP communicates with other base stations only.
In the 5-GHz band, the automatic search for vacant WLAN channels can lead to several simultaneous test transmissions from multiple APs, with the result that they do not find each other. This stalemate situation can be avoided with the appropriate Channel selection scheme.
- Master
- This AP makes the decisions when selecting a free WLAN channel.
- Slave
- All other APs will search for a channel until they have found a transmitting Master.