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WLAN: Expanding settings (channel and TX power)

Configure access point channel and transmit power​

  • You can configure the access point channel and the transmit power of the access point in the dashboard.
  • You can find these functions under the corresponding access point at a location in the dashboard.

Important: These configurations only affect the selected access point and not all access points at a location.

  • You can set a fixed channel or leave the WLAN channel setting on Auto.
  • The access point then automatically selects a suitable channel.
  • You can increase the WLAN signal strength by setting a fixed channel.
  • TX power is a measure of how strongly the signal is transmitted.
  • The best setting is the minimum level required to maintain the signal at the boundaries of the Wi-Fi location.

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Configure the frequency band and data rates​

  • In the dashboard, you can configure the frequency band and data rates and switch the DFS channels on or off.
  • You can find these functions at the respective location under Access Point in the dashboard.

Important: These configurations apply to all access points/SSIDs in one location and not just one access point/SSSID.

  • DFS is a Wi-Fi feature that allows WLANs to use 5 GHz frequencies, which are usually reserved for radar.
  • A major advantage of using DFS channels is that they use underserved frequencies to increase the number of Wi-Fi channels available.
  • DFS can be deactivated if, for example, problems occur with nearby airport radars and a customer’s Wi-Fi performance is disrupted.
  • Low density mode – The modulation rate set is optimised for a single access point with a low density of access points at the location.
  • High density mode – The modulation rate set is optimised for a high number of access points at one location.
  • Frequency band – By default, both frequencies (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) are active, but it is only possible to activate one of them (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).

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