Beacon Interval:

Specify the Beacon Interval value. Enter a value between 1 and 1000. Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network.

RTS Threshold:

Use this field to specify a value for the RTS Threshold. Enter a value between 256 and 2346.

This value should remain at its default setting of 2,346. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended.

Fragmentation Threshold:

This field is used to specify the fragmentation threshold. Enter a value between 256 and 2346.

If you experience a high packet error rate, try to slightly increase your Fragmentation Threshold. The value should remain at its default setting of 2,346. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor performance.

DTIM Interval (Beacon Rate):

Specify the Beacon Rate. Enter a value between 1 and 65535 that specifies the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the AP has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. AP Clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages.

TX Rates:

The basic transfer rates should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network. Older, slower wireless networks should be set at 1-2 (Mbps) while a faster wireless network should be set at 1-2-5.5-11 (Mbps).

Preamble:

The preamble defines the length of the CRC block for communication between the Access Point and roaming Network Card. Verify that you have selected the appropriate preamble type and click the Apply button to set it. Note: High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type.

Authentication Type:

The authentication type defines configuration options for the sharing of wireless networks to verify identity and access privileges of roaming network cards. You may choose between Open System, Shared Key, and Both.

Antenna Selection:

These settings determine whether either or both antennae will be used to receive data. The default setting is Diversity. This setting is uses both antennae to help overcome multi-path distortion.

SSID Broadcast:

Disabling SSID broadcasting can be a useful security feature. However, when SSID broadcasting is disabled, Wireless site survey tools, such as Windows XP's Zero Configuration utility will not function.