Operation

This section contains the settings used for operation.

LANconfig: Wireless LAN > General > Physical wireless LAN settings > Operation

Command line: Setup > Interfaces > WLAN > Operational

WLAN interface enabled

If the WLAN interface is not required, it can be completely deactivated.

WLAN operation mode

LANCOM APs provide different operating modes:

Access point

An access point acts as a link between WLAN clients and the cabled LAN.

Client

In client mode, the device attempts to connect to another AP and to authenticate with a wireless network. In this case the device uses a radio link to connect a wired device to a base station.

Managed

As a managed AP, the device searches for a central WLC from which it can retrieve a configuration.

Probe

In the Probe operating mode the device collects WLAN information only, for example for an integrated spectrum analyzer.

Broken LAN-link detection

When an AP is not connected to the cabled LAN, it is normally unable to fulfill its primary task, namely the authorization of WLAN clients for access to the LAN. The broken-link detection function allows a device's WLAN to be disabled if the connection to the LAN should fail. Clients associated with that AP are then able to login to a different one (even one with a weaker signal). This function allows the WLAN modules in a device to be disabled if the assigned LAN interface has no connection to the LAN. Possible values:

None

Broken-link detection is disabled.

LAN-1 to LAN-n

Depends on the LAN interfaces available in the device. All of the WLAN modules in the device will be deactivated if the LAN interface set here should lose its connection to the cabled LAN.

Note: The interface names LAN-1 to LAN-n represent the logical LAN interfaces. To make use of this function, the physical Ethernet ports on the device must be set with the corresponding values LAN-1 to LAN-n.

Note: Broken-link detection can also be used for WLAN devices operating in WLAN client mode. With broken-link detection activated, the WLAN modules of a WLAN client are only activated when a connection exists between the relevant LAN interfaces and the cabled LAN.

Link LED function

When setting up point-to-point connections or operating the device as a WLAN client, the best possible positioning of the antennas is facilitated if the signal strength can be recognized at different positions. The WLAN link LED can be used for displaying the signal quality during the set-up phase. In the corresponding operating mode, the WLAN link LED blinks faster with better reception quality. Possible values:

Connection count

In this operation mode, the LED uses "inverse flashing" in order to display the number of WLAN clients that are logged on to this AP as clients. There is a short pause after the number of flashes for each client. Select this operation mode when you are operating the device in access point mode.

Client signal strength

In this operation mode, this LED displays the signal strength of the AP with which the device has registered itself as a client. The faster the LED blinks, the better the signal. Select this operation mode only if you are operating the AP in client mode.

P2P-1 to P2P-x signal strength

In this operation mode, the LED displays the signal strength of respective P2P partner with which the AP forms a P2P path. The faster the LED blinks, the better the signal.